Early voting results in the Houston City Council At-Large Position 4 runoff election show trial attorney Alejandra Salinas ahead of former council member Dwight Boykins. Unofficial figures from the Harris County Clerk’s Office show Salinas received approximately 56% of early votes, while Boykins received about 43%, reported Click2Houston.
Salinas continues to lead as additional precincts from Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties report results, holding 56.64% of the overall votes. Preliminary figures from Community Impact show her with 21,314 votes, compared with Boykins’ 16,314, representing 43.36% of the votes counted so far.
Differences in approach have marked this electoral race from the beginning, with Salinas focusing on the fundamentals of city government, including affordable and reliable city services, safer neighborhoods, and strong infrastructure. She has emphasized addressing trash and recycling pickup and making infrastructure improvements across the city. Boykins, who previously held the District D council seat, campaigned on fiscal responsibility and programs for vulnerable populations. He has expressed interest in meeting with the mayor to better understand Houston's budget situation, particularly in light of the $53 million shortfall in the current quarter, Click2Houston stated.
Financial issues have remained a central topic, with Boykins advocating for the introduction of a garbage fee to stabilize city finances without raising taxes, as he told Click2Houston. Salinas, meanwhile, has said she would consider such a fee only if it included safeguards for residents who cannot afford it and protections for senior citizens and other vulnerable groups.
Final results for the Houston City Council At-Large Position 4 race will be confirmed after canvassing on Friday. The winner will join the City Council at a time when issues such as infrastructure, city services, and budgetary challenges are key priorities. Until then, all election results remain unofficial as Houstonians await the outcome.
