Harris County, Texas

Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 4

2 candidates are tracked for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lesley Briones and Steve Radack. Candidate information follows official Harris County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

The sitting commissioner faces a long-tenured former commissioner.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Lesley Briones, is on the ballot.

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Lesley Briones

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Keeping families safe
Protecting homes from flooding
Expanding access to health care

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Lesley Briones most recently served as a judge of Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4 and previously practiced law at Vinson and Elkins and served as General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer at the Laura and John Arnold Foundation, per the campaign site. She is a Harvard University and Yale Law School graduate who taught 8th and 10th grade at low income public schools, per the campaign site.

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Steve Radack

Republican

Top priorities

Maintaining fiscal policies that helped earn the county a AAA bond rating

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Steve Radack spent 32 years as Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner after an 11 year career with the Houston Police Department and service as an elected constable, per the campaign site. He was appointed in 2003 to the Texas County and District Retirement System Board of Trustees, per the campaign site.

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Voting info and more

Questions about this race

Who is running for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 4 in 2026?

When is the Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 4 election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Harris County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Harris County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Texas election office, or see the full Harris County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Also on your ballot

Harris County School Trustee, Position 7, At Large Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2 Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2 See all 50 Harris County races

Candidate profiles

Lesley Briones, full profile Steve Radack, full profile Official Texas election office