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Harris County Commissioner

Precinct 4

Vote for
1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A county commissioner is one of four members elected by precinct to the Commissioners Court, which sets the county budget and tax rate and oversees roads and other county services.

Taxes & budget

  • Steve RadackRepublican

    • Proposes cutting the property tax rate by eliminating county programs.
  • Lesley BrionesDemocratic

    • Supports property tax relief for seniors.

Public safety

  • Steve RadackRepublican

    • Supports funding additional law enforcement patrols.
  • Lesley BrionesDemocratic

    • Supports competitive pay for law enforcement.

Roads & infrastructure

  • Steve RadackRepublican

    • Pledges to work with Flood Control on flood projects.
  • Lesley BrionesDemocratic

    • Supports flood prevention investment for a fast-growing precinct.

Environment & parks

Government & transparency

  • Steve RadackRepublican

    • Pledges town hall meetings and an open-door policy.
  • Lesley BrionesDemocratic

    • Supports town halls and resident working committees.

Courts & justice

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.