{"id":218910,"date":"2026-03-25T00:29:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T00:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/218910\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T00:29:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T00:29:06","slug":"special-election-date-for-council-member-district-4-opening-set-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/218910\/","title":{"rendered":"Special election date for council member District 4 opening set"},"content":{"rendered":"

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Lubbock Mayor Mark McBrayer was given the go-ahead to authorize and execute a special election day for an open seat on the Lubbock City Council.<\/p>\n

On March 10, Brayden Rose announced his resignation from his seat on the council representing District 4. On March 18, that resignation went into effect.<\/p>\n

Previous Coverage: District 4 Councilman Brayden Rose announces resignation<\/a><\/p>\n

Now, a special election voting day, and early voting dates, were determined.<\/p>\n

Beginning on June 15, early voting will begin with polls closing on June 23.<\/p>\n

The special election voting day will be on June 27 as determined by the requirements of Article 11, Section 11, of the Texas Constitution; Sections 3.004, 41.001, 201.023, 201.051, and 201.052 of the Election Code; and the City Charter.<\/p>\n

On March 16, former councilman Gary Boren announced his candidacy <\/a>for the open seat.<\/p>\n

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