HOUSTON \u2013 The crowded race for Houston\u2019s City Council At-Large Position 4 is heading to a runoff. <\/p>\n
After a packed field of 15 candidates, Alejandro Salinas and Dwight Boykins have emerged as the top two vote-getters, setting up a decisive showdown set for Saturday, Dec. 13.<\/p>\n
A crowded field narrows<\/p>\n
The Position 4 seat, currently held by Dr. Letitia Plummer, opened after she announced her bid for Harris County Judge. During her tenure, Plummer was outspoken on issues like housing rights, timely garbage collection, and protections for Houston\u2019s homeless and migrant populations.<\/p>\n
Among those vying to replace her were Jordan Thomas, Dwight Boykins, and Alejandro Salinas, who quickly became the race\u2019s leading contenders in both fundraising and endorsements.<\/p>\n
The candidates<\/p>\n
Jordan Thomas, a former chief of staff for both Dr. Plummer and former council member Amanda Edwards, campaigned on expanding affordable housing and improving mass transit.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re becoming a city that\u2019s less affordable and less connected,\u201d Thomas said during his campaign. \u201cWe need to stand up for our immigrants and ensure equitable growth.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dwight Boykins, a familiar face at City Hall, previously served as District D council member, first elected in 2013 and re-elected unopposed in 2015.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to use the experience I\u2019ve gained serving with two mayors through hurricanes, flooding, and droughts,\u201d Boykins said. \u201cIn addition to crime, infrastructure remains one of our top concerns.\u201d<\/p>\n
Alejandro Salinas, a trial lawyer and first-time candidate, quickly gained attention as the race\u2019s top fundraiser, bringing in more than $500,000. Her platform focused on improving Houston\u2019s infrastructure and essential city services.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re losing billions of gallons of water underground due to leaky pipes,\u201d Salinas said. \u201cFixing that infrastructure protects all Houstonians.\u201d<\/p>\n
The runoff<\/p>\n
With no candidate reaching the 50% threshold needed to win outright, and Salinas gaining a less than 1% gain over Dwight Boykins, the contest will now go to a runoff between the two. Voters will return to the polls on Saturday, December 13th, to decide who will fill the Houston City Council At-Large Position 4 seat.<\/p>\n
As Houston\u2019s citywide issues \u2014 from infrastructure and housing to public safety \u2014 continue to dominate the conversation, the runoff will determine which vision voters want shaping the city\u2019s future.<\/p>\n
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