Four Candidates Enter Fate City Council Place 1 Race

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3 weeks ago

August 21, 2026

Fate, TX – The race to fill the vacant Fate City Council Place 1 seat vacated by the recall of Codi Chinn, will consist of four candidates. Randy Long, Stephanie Delaine Adams, Joshua Martin and Donovan Heinrich.

Randy Long is a serves as the Rockwall County director for True Texas Project, a conservative grassroots organization.

Stephanie Delaine Adams served 12 years on the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees, including two years as board president from 2017 to 2019. She is now a Realtor.

Joshua Martin has lived in Fate for approximately six years and is a recruiting manager with QXO. He previously served as president of the Old Shepard Place neighborhood association in Plano.

Donovan Heinrich previously ran for Fate City Council, Place 5, in 2021, receiving 288 votes, or 30.48%, against eventual winner Jim DeLand.

More to follow on each candidate in the upcoming days.

#Update: Donovan Heinrich has dropped out of the race.

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