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Early voting runs July 20-28 in runoff election for Lubbock City Council District 4
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from KCBD News
· July 20, 2026
· 3 min read
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Early voting begins Monday in the runoff election for Lubbock City Council District 4. Homebuilder Tim Green is facing off against former city councilman Gary Boren after winning 47% of the vote back in June. Boren got 38%, leading to a runoff. Early voting runs from Monda...
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Key takeaway Homebuilder Tim Green is facing off against former city councilman Gary Boren after winning 47% of the vote back in June.
Why this matters in The Lubbock
The runoff election for Lubbock City Council District 4 has significant implications for the city's growth and development. As a homebuilder, Tim Green's pro-growth stance could influence the city's approach to new construction and revenue streams. On the other hand, Gary Boren's experience in keeping costs down could shape the city's budget and taxation policies. The outcome of this election will be closely watched by residents of the City of Homes, a small incorporated city within Lubbock, who will be affected by the council's decisions on growth and development. The city's unique situation, being entirely surrounded by Lubbock, means that its residents will be particularly interested in how the new council member balances growth with the need to manage costs and reduce the burden on taxpayers. The election's impact will also be felt by the broader Lubbock community, as the city council's decisions on growth and development will have a ripple effect on the entire metro area.
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Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: KCBD News ·
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What is this story about? LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Early voting begins Monday in the runoff election for Lubbock City Council District 4. Homebuilder Tim Green is facing off against former city councilman Gary Boren after winning 47% of the vote back in June. Boren got 38%, leading to a runoff. Early voting runs from Monda...
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