Harris County voters will return to the polls on Saturday, December 13, 2025, for the Joint Runoff Elections, a closely watched contest highlighted by the race for Houston City Council At-Large Position 4. With early voting beginning December 1, election officials urge voters to plan ahead, review their sample ballots, and take advantage of flexible voting options across the county.
Harris County voters will return to the polls on Saturday, Dec.13, 2025, for the Joint Runoff Elections, a closely watched contest highlighted by the race for Houston City Council At-Large Position 4. With early voting beginning December 1, election officials urge voters to plan ahead, review their sample ballots, and take advantage of flexible voting options across the county.
This year’s biggest and most closely watched race is the citywide runoff for Houston’s At-Large Position 4, a seat previously vacated and now being filled for the remainder of the term ending January 1, 2028. Because it is an at-large position—meaning every Houston voter can participate—this contest has drawn strong attention from political watchers, civic groups, and community organizations across the region.
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Alejandra Salinas, a longtime advocate in public policy and civic engagement, has centered her campaign on government transparency, expanding community services, and improving mobility across Houston’s growing neighborhoods. Supported by a base of younger voters and community organizers, Salinas has positioned herself as a fresh voice focused on equity, opportunity, and modernizing city systems.
Dwight A. Boykins, a former District D council member, brings name recognition and years of public service experience. His campaign emphasizes public safety, strengthening infrastructure, and revitalizing underserved communities. Boykins has highlighted his past legislative accomplishments and his on-the-ground relationships with civic clubs, faith leaders, and longtime Houston residents.
Both candidates have presented contrasting approaches to leadership, making the runoff a critical decision point for voters who want to shape the direction of the city for the final years of the current term.
In addition to the citywide race, voters in designated areas will also decide the Houston Community College Trustee for District II, another key role that influences the direction of workforce programs, higher education access, and fiscal oversight at one of the nation’s largest community college systems.
Voters can see a personalized list of contests by using the “What’s on My Ballot?” tool at HarrisVotes.com.
Early voting runs December 1–9:
On Election Day, Saturday, Dec. 13, all vote centers will be open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
The deadline to apply for a mail ballot is Tuesday, December 2. Eligible voters include individuals 65 or older, people with disabilities, those who will be outside the county during the voting period, expectant parents nearing delivery, and eligible voters in jail.
Applications must be printed, signed, and mailed to:
Annette Ramirez, Tax Assessor-Collector & Voter Registrar
P.O. Box 3527
Houston, TX 77253-3527
Acceptable photo IDs include:
Voters without an approved ID can complete a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and present a supporting document like a utility bill or voter registration certificate.
Harris County—home to more than 2.5 million registered voters—offers registration assistance in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Voters can confirm their status or update their information online. To participate in this election, residents must have been registered at least 30 days before Election Day.
