3 file for Plainview City Council District 4 race

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Three individuals, including the incumbent Gary House, have filed paperwork to appear on the ballot for the Plainview City Council election to represent District 4. House, who was elected in 2022, will face off against Alesha Walker and Angel Chavez in the race. The filing deadline closed on February 13th, and the City Council Election is set for May 2nd.

Why it matters

The Plainview City Council election is an important local political event that will determine the representatives for each of the city's four districts. The District 4 race is particularly noteworthy as the incumbent faces two challengers, indicating a potentially competitive campaign.

The details

Gary House, the incumbent District 4 representative, is seeking a second term on the Plainview City Council. He will be challenged by Alesha Walker and Angel Chavez, who also filed paperwork to appear on the ballot. In other Plainview City Council races, Mary Elizabeth Dickerson is running for her second full term representing District 1, and Gilbert Garcia is running for his first full term representing District 3 after being elected in 2025 to fill an unexpired term. Larry Williams, a former council member, filed to run again for the District 2 seat and has no opponent.

• The filing deadline to appear on the ballot closed on February 13th at 5 p.m.
• Early voting will be held from April 20-28 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Plainview City Hall.
• The City Council Election is set for May 2nd.

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.