Vela jumps out to early lead in Austin's District 4 race

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Jose "Chito" Vela has jumped out to an early lead in the election to determine the next city council member in Austin's District 4.Vela, one of seven candidates vying for Greg Casar's vacated seat, won 60.32% of the early vote total. KXAN estimates 56% of all votes have been counted so far.Early vote totals, released just after polls closed at 7 p.m., show Vela leading the vote in all precincts within District 4.Support for Vela was strongest in the southern part of the dis