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What happened in the San Antonio mayor, City Council runoff election on June 7, 2025
Read full article: What happened in the San Antonio mayor, City Council runoff election on June 7, 2025San Antonio, meet your next mayor. Gina Ortiz Jones defeated Rolando Pablos with 54.3% of the vote in the June 7 runoff for San Antonio’s top spot.
Lavaca residents react to Project Marvel proposals ahead of San Antonio’s June 7 runoff election
Read full article: Lavaca residents react to Project Marvel proposals ahead of San Antonio’s June 7 runoff electionAhead of San Antonio’s runoff election on June 7, community members shared their thoughts on Project Marvel proposals.
What do San Antonio runoff candidates say about Project Marvel?
Read full article: What do San Antonio runoff candidates say about Project Marvel?After Saturday’s runoff election, there will five to six new faces on the city council, and they’ll be bringing their own views on the city’s proposed multi-billion dollar sports and entertainment district.
All runoff election results for San Antonio mayor, city council on June 7, 2025
Read full article: All runoff election results for San Antonio mayor, city council on June 7, 2025In the June 7 runoff election, several candidates are competing to secure open seats on the San Antonio City Council, as well as the mayoral position.
DISTRICT 8 RESULTS: Ivalis Meza Gonzalez wins City Council seat in June 7 runoff election
Read full article: DISTRICT 8 RESULTS: Ivalis Meza Gonzalez wins City Council seat in June 7 runoff electionIvalis Meza Gonzalez has defeated opponent Paula McGee in the runoff race for San Antonio City Council District 8.
DISTRICT 6 RESULTS: Ric Galvan wins by 25 votes over Kelly Ann Gonzalez in runoff election
Read full article: DISTRICT 6 RESULTS: Ric Galvan wins by 25 votes over Kelly Ann Gonzalez in runoff electionRic Galvan has claimed victory over Kelly Ann Gonzalez in the runoff race for San Antonio City Council District 6 by 25 votes.
DISTRICT 1 RESULTS: Incumbent Sukh Kaur re-elected, defeats Patty Gibbons in June 7 runoff
Read full article: DISTRICT 1 RESULTS: Incumbent Sukh Kaur re-elected, defeats Patty Gibbons in June 7 runoffSukh Kaur has defeated opponent Patty Gibbons in the runoff race for San Antonio City Council District 1.
KSAT’s election night livestream with results, reaction, analysis for San Antonio’s Mayoral Runoff Election
Read full article: KSAT’s election night livestream with results, reaction, analysis for San Antonio’s Mayoral Runoff ElectionKSAT anchors Steve Spriester and Myra Arthur convene the ‘Power Panel’ to cover runoff election night live
Kirby mayoral race results remain the same after recount requested in May
Read full article: Kirby mayoral race results remain the same after recount requested in MayThe results in the race for mayor of the City of Kirby are unchanged after a recount on Thursday, according to the Bexar County Elections Office.
How early voting turnout in the June 7 runoff compares to San Antonio’s previous mayoral elections
Read full article: How early voting turnout in the June 7 runoff compares to San Antonio’s previous mayoral electionsTurnout ahead of the June 6 mayoral runoff election has already exceeded previous early voting totals in San Antonio.
How early voting turnout in the June 7 runoff compares to San Antonio’s previous mayoral elections
Read full article: How early voting turnout in the June 7 runoff compares to San Antonio’s previous mayoral electionsTurnout ahead of the June 7 mayoral runoff election has already exceeded previous early voting totals in San Antonio.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses ICE arrests, mayoral race spending and financing for Project Marvel
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses ICE arrests, mayoral race spending and financing for Project MarvelSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined KSAT’s 6 O’Clock News on Tuesday to discuss a number of topics.
Money is gushing into the San Antonio mayor’s race; most of it isn’t being spent by the candidates
Read full article: Money is gushing into the San Antonio mayor’s race; most of it isn’t being spent by the candidatesThe San Antonio mayor’s race is quickly veering into “unprecedented” territory with the amount of spending, especially by outside groups. Campaign finance reports filed last week with the city and state show between $2.3 million and $2.9 million has been spent on the race between Gina Ortiz Jones and Rolando Pablos so far.
PREVIEW: San Antonio’s next mayor will be Gina Ortiz Jones or Rolando Pablos decided in June 7 runoff election
Read full article: PREVIEW: San Antonio’s next mayor will be Gina Ortiz Jones or Rolando Pablos decided in June 7 runoff electionAfter outlasting 25 other candidates, former Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos and former Under Secretary of the United States Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones will appear on the ballot for San Antonio Mayor on June 7.
Ron Nirenberg says he won’t make an official endorsement in San Antonio mayor’s race
Read full article: Ron Nirenberg says he won’t make an official endorsement in San Antonio mayor’s raceSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said he won’t make an official endorsement in the city’s mayoral election during KSAT’s 6 O’Clock News on Tuesday evening.
Residents in District 1 lay out their key interests as early runoff election voting begins
Read full article: Residents in District 1 lay out their key interests as early runoff election voting beginsAs early voting kicked off for the city’s runoff election, District 1 is headed to a runoff between incumbent Sukh Kaur and challenger Patty Gibbons. Neighbors in the district share their top concerns entering the runoff.
New faces compete in runoff for District 8 council seat
Read full article: New faces compete in runoff for District 8 council seatA former mayoral staffer touting her experience is facing off against an attorney promising to bring an “outsider perspective” to San Antonio City Hall in the District 8 city council race.
San Antonio runoff: Mayor and council seats on ballot, what to know about early voting
Read full article: San Antonio runoff: Mayor and council seats on ballot, what to know about early votingSan Antonio voters will head to the polls once again to cast their ballots for mayor and several City Council seats.
PHOTO RECAP: Gina Ortiz Jones, Rolando Pablos talk San Antonio’s future in KSAT Mayoral Debate
Read full article: PHOTO RECAP: Gina Ortiz Jones, Rolando Pablos talk San Antonio’s future in KSAT Mayoral DebateSan Antonio mayoral candidates Gina Ortiz Jones and Rolando Pablos on Wednesday participated in the first and only live televised debate in this city’s election season.
BALLOT: June 7 runoff election for San Antonio mayor, city council
Read full article: BALLOT: June 7 runoff election for San Antonio mayor, city councilSan Antonio voters will head to the polls for a runoff election on June 7, where the city’s mayoral seat and four city council positions are up for grabs.
WATCH: San Antonio mayoral candidates Gina Ortiz Jones, Rolando Pablos face off in KSAT’s live televised debate
Read full article: WATCH: San Antonio mayoral candidates Gina Ortiz Jones, Rolando Pablos face off in KSAT’s live televised debateSan Antonio’s mayoral candidates Gina Ortiz Jones and Rolando Pablos faced off on Wednesday in the first and only live televised debate.
Some San Antonio voters already have their minds made up ahead of mayoral runoff election
Read full article: Some San Antonio voters already have their minds made up ahead of mayoral runoff electionAs the mayoral runoff election approaches in San Antonio, some voters have already made their choice between candidates Gina Ortiz Jones and Rolando Pablos.
KSAT Q&A: San Antonio Mayor discusses mayoral race endorsement, Guajolote Ranch project and more
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: San Antonio Mayor discusses mayoral race endorsement, Guajolote Ranch project and moreSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg appeared on the 6 O’Clock News on Tuesday to discuss several pressing topics, including the upcoming mayoral race.
Spriester Sessions: Getting personal with San Antonio mayoral candidate Rolando Pablos
Read full article: Spriester Sessions: Getting personal with San Antonio mayoral candidate Rolando PablosRolando Pablos, a candidate in the San Antonio mayoral race against Gina Ortiz Jones, participated in an interview at Mi Tierra, a location of personal significance to him. The discussion covered topics such as a new Spurs arena, the role of the mayor's office as a "bully pulpit," and Pablos's reactions to election night results. Pablos also addressed being labeled as Gov. Greg Abbott's "puppet" and accused Jones of "parachuting in" to the city to run for office.
Spriester Sessions: Gina Ortiz Jones reflects on political journey amid San Antonio mayoral race
Read full article: Spriester Sessions: Gina Ortiz Jones reflects on political journey amid San Antonio mayoral raceIn a restaurant on the far West Side of San Antonio, mayoral candidate Gina Ortiz Jones reflects on her journey as she prepares for a pivotal moment in her political career. This location holds significance for her, being close to where she grew up.
COPS/Metro hosts weekend forum for mayoral, city council candidates ahead of June runoff
Read full article: COPS/Metro hosts weekend forum for mayoral, city council candidates ahead of June runoffThe East Side-based nonprofit COPS/Metro asked candidates simple yes or no answers to inform neighbors at its 2025 Accountability Session.
WATCH: Mayoral runoff candidates attend forum on youth priorities in San Antonio
Read full article: WATCH: Mayoral runoff candidates attend forum on youth priorities in San AntonioMayoral candidates Gina Ortiz Jones and Rolando Pablos answered questions addressing early childhood and youth priorities ahead of June’s runoff election.
Footage shows mayoral candidate Gina Ortiz Jones holding cellphone during taped Univision debate
Read full article: Footage shows mayoral candidate Gina Ortiz Jones holding cellphone during taped Univision debateA taped debate between the two remaining candidates for San Antonio mayor was interrupted this week, after Rolando Pablos accused opponent Gina Ortiz Jones of using her cellphone.
WATCH: KSAT hosts debate between mayoral runoff candidates Gina Ortiz Jones, Rolando Pablos
Read full article: WATCH: KSAT hosts debate between mayoral runoff candidates Gina Ortiz Jones, Rolando PablosThe runoff debate between Gina Ortiz Jones and Rolando Pablos will consist of panelists and be moderated by Steve Spriester.
District 9 voters head into city council runoff election with different to-do lists for candidates
Read full article: District 9 voters head into city council runoff election with different to-do lists for candidatesVoters who live in San Antonio’s District 9 are heading into the June 7 runoff election with their minds made up, at least when it comes to what they want from a candidate.
WATCH: San Antonio mayoral runoff candidates take debate stage at San Antonio College
Read full article: WATCH: San Antonio mayoral runoff candidates take debate stage at San Antonio CollegeGina Ortiz Jones and Rolando Pablos participated in their first debate since they became the top two vote-getters in the May 3 election.
East Central ISD voters approve a trimmed-down school bond 6 months after shooting it down
Read full article: East Central ISD voters approve a trimmed-down school bond 6 months after shooting it downThe second time was a charm for East Central ISD on Saturday as voters handily approved a scaled-back $309 million bond to build a new high school and two elementary schools.
KSAT Q&A: Executive director of Annie’s List discusses upcoming mayor’s race runoff
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Executive director of Annie’s List discusses upcoming mayor’s race runoffThe executive director of Annie’s List, a political action committee that works to elect progressive women in state and local office, joined KSAT 12’s 6 O’Clock News to discuss the upcoming mayor’s race runoff.
KSAT Explains: When an election race becomes a runoff
Read full article: KSAT Explains: When an election race becomes a runoffFive local races, all within the City of San Antonio, are headed to a runoff after none of them had a clear winner in the May 3 election. But what triggers a runoff election? KSAT Explains.
San Antonio mayoral candidates address runoff campaigning amid transparency concerns
Read full article: San Antonio mayoral candidates address runoff campaigning amid transparency concernsFive races across San Antonio will have runoff elections, including the highly anticipated race to succeed Ron Nirenberg as mayor.
Balcones Heights mayor, police clash over ballot proposition on union rights
Read full article: Balcones Heights mayor, police clash over ballot proposition on union rightsWhether it’s over finances or a feud, Balcones Heights voters are being asked to decide if their police officers should retain the right to collectively bargain for a contract.
All election results for San Antonio area for May 3, 2025
Read full article: All election results for San Antonio area for May 3, 2025In addition to San Antonio deciding its next mayor and all 10 city council positions, residents in other South Central Texas cities and counties will also make their voices heard in several important races.
KSAT’s election night livestream with results, reaction, analysis for San Antonio’s Mayoral Election
Read full article: KSAT’s election night livestream with results, reaction, analysis for San Antonio’s Mayoral ElectionKSAT anchors Steve Spriester and Myra Arthur convene the ‘Power Panel’ to cover election night live
Results for San Antonio Mayor, City Council election races on May 3, 2025
Read full article: Results for San Antonio Mayor, City Council election races on May 3, 2025As Ron Nirenberg’s term as San Antonio mayor comes to a close, 27 candidates are vying to succeed him in what has become a competitive race.
RESULTS: San Antonio-area school districts, bonds for May 3, 2025 election
Read full article: RESULTS: San Antonio-area school districts, bonds for May 3, 2025 electionSome San Antonio-area school districts are searching for new school board members. Those districts also hope some of their bond issues will become voter-approved by the end of Election Day.
RESULTS: Elections in Alamo Heights, Balcones Heights, Boerne, New Braunfels and other area cities for May 3, 2025
Read full article: RESULTS: Elections in Alamo Heights, Balcones Heights, Boerne, New Braunfels and other area cities for May 3, 2025The important Election Day races aren’t all in San Antonio. Voters outside of the Alamo City will also have an opportunity to have their voices heard on May 3.
DISTRICT 1 RESULTS: Incumbent Sukh Kaur, candidate Patty Gibbons advance to runoff for San Antonio City Council
Read full article: DISTRICT 1 RESULTS: Incumbent Sukh Kaur, candidate Patty Gibbons advance to runoff for San Antonio City CouncilSan Antonio City Council District 1 incumbent Sukh Kaur and challenger Patty Gibbons will advance to a runoff, after no candidate secured 50% of the vote in the May 3 election.
DISTRICT 2 RESULTS: Jalen McKee-Rodriguez comfortably retains council seat for third term
Read full article: DISTRICT 2 RESULTS: Jalen McKee-Rodriguez comfortably retains council seat for third termIncumbent Jalen McKee-Rodriguez comfortably retained his seat as District 2 councilman for a third term during the May 3 election.
DISTRICT 5 RESULTS: Teri Castillo easily wins re-election to City Council
Read full article: DISTRICT 5 RESULTS: Teri Castillo easily wins re-election to City CouncilDistrict 5 City Councilwoman Teri Castillo is seeking her third term in office to represent the West Side district and has drawn two challengers.
DISTRICT 6 RESULTS: Kelly Ann Gonzalez, Ric Galvan will head to June 7 runoff
Read full article: DISTRICT 6 RESULTS: Kelly Ann Gonzalez, Ric Galvan will head to June 7 runoffIn a tight race for San Antonio City Council District 6, Kelly Ann Gonzalez and Ric Galvan will head to the June 7 runoff election.
RESULTS: District 7, San Antonio City Council election on May 3, 2025
Read full article: RESULTS: District 7, San Antonio City Council election on May 3, 2025Marina Alderete Gavito, a first-time city council member and District 7 incumbent is seeking re-election next month amid one of few sparse district races.
DISTRICT 9 RESULTS: Misty Spears, Angi Taylor Aramburu advance to the runoff after a closely contested race
Read full article: DISTRICT 9 RESULTS: Misty Spears, Angi Taylor Aramburu advance to the runoff after a closely contested raceIn a closely contested race for San Antonio City Council District 9, Misty Spears and Angi Taylor Aramburu will advance to the runoff election on June 7.
‘Party afterwards’: San Antonio’s May 3 election competes for attention with Fiesta festivities
Read full article: ‘Party afterwards’: San Antonio’s May 3 election competes for attention with Fiesta festivitiesAs confetti flies and music blares through downtown streets, San Antonio voters are being asked to balance two deeply rooted traditions: celebrating Fiesta and casting their ballots in a pivotal local election.
‘A pathetic turnout’: Just 6% of registered voters cast an early ballot in Bexar County
Read full article: ‘A pathetic turnout’: Just 6% of registered voters cast an early ballot in Bexar CountyIn the 2025 municipal election in Bexar County, only 5.8% of registered voters participated in early voting, overshadowed by events like Fiesta and confusion from a crowded ballot featuring 27 mayoral candidates.
SAN ANTONIO MAYOR’S RACE: Who is running for the city’s top job in May 3 election
Read full article: SAN ANTONIO MAYOR’S RACE: Who is running for the city’s top job in May 3 electionSan Antonians will elect a new mayor and vote in all 10 city council seats in the May 3 election. And a whopping 27 people have set their sights on the job.
KSAT Q&A: ‘Inclusion Unlimited’ hosts discuss inclusion during Fiesta events, Election Day
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: ‘Inclusion Unlimited’ hosts discuss inclusion during Fiesta events, Election DayMorgan’s Wonderland Creative Media Director Leslie Mouton and Ashley Rocha from the “Inclusion Unlimited” series joined KSAT 12’s 6 O’Clock News on Monday for a Q&A on how people with disabilities can participate in the upcoming election or Fiesta events.
Early voting starts Tuesday: What to know before heading to the polls
Read full article: Early voting starts Tuesday: What to know before heading to the pollsThe eight-day early voting period runs from Tuesday, April 22 through Tuesday, April 29. Various mayoral, city council, school board, bond, tax and ballot propositions are on the ballot.
What to know about voting early in the May 3, 2025, election in Bexar County
Read full article: What to know about voting early in the May 3, 2025, election in Bexar CountyBexar County voters will head to the polls with nearly 50 locations available for early voting ahead of the general election on May 3, 2025, where key decisions on local leadership, including the San Antonio mayoral race, await.
Marina Alderete Gavito seeks re-election, drawing 2 contenders in District 7 City Council race
Read full article: Marina Alderete Gavito seeks re-election, drawing 2 contenders in District 7 City Council raceMarina Alderete Gavito, a first-time city council member and District 7 incumbent is seeking re-election next month amid one of few sparse district races.
Incumbent Teri Castillo to battle two candidates in San Antonio City Council District 5 race
Read full article: Incumbent Teri Castillo to battle two candidates in San Antonio City Council District 5 raceDistrict 5 City Councilwoman Teri Castillo is seeking her third term in office to represent the West Side district and has drawn two challengers.
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg talks about passing the baton in final State of the City
Read full article: San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg talks about passing the baton in final State of the CityAs Ron Nirenberg wraps up eight years as San Antonio’s mayor, not all his plans will be able to wrap up within his tenure.
Gina Ortiz Jones extends lead in new San Antonio mayor’s race polling, nearly 45% of voters undecided
Read full article: Gina Ortiz Jones extends lead in new San Antonio mayor’s race polling, nearly 45% of voters undecidedA new poll shows Gina Ortiz Jones has increased her lead in voter support to nearly 13% but 45.2% of voters remain undecided or unfamiliar with the candidates in San Antonio’s mayor's race.
San Antonio City Council District 3 race heats up as 3 candidates challenge incumbent Phyllis J. Viagran
Read full article: San Antonio City Council District 3 race heats up as 3 candidates challenge incumbent Phyllis J. ViagranSeveral candidates are looking to dethrone incumbent Phyllis J. Viagran in the San Antonio City Council District 3 race.
Jalen McKee-Rodriguez faces 7 challengers in San Antonio City Council District 2 race
Read full article: Jalen McKee-Rodriguez faces 7 challengers in San Antonio City Council District 2 raceThanks to a citywide vote that passed during the 2024 general election, the San Antonio City Council District 2 race could usher in a new era or mark the beginning of the end of another later this spring.
From infrastructure to inclusion: District 1 candidates offer competing visions for San Antonio
Read full article: From infrastructure to inclusion: District 1 candidates offer competing visions for San AntonioIncumbent Sukh Kaur is seeking a second term as San Antonio District 1 councilwoman, and faces nearly a dozen challengers in the May 2025 election.
April Monterrosa of Live From the Southside discusses Fiesta, mayoral forum at Palo Alto College
Read full article: April Monterrosa of Live From the Southside discusses Fiesta, mayoral forum at Palo Alto CollegeApril Monterrosa, the founder and publisher of the popular magazine “Live From the Southside,” visited KSAT on Monday to discuss her newsletter and all the events taking place on the South, West and East Sides.
WATCH: Mayoral forum addresses key issues for San Antonio’s South Side
Read full article: WATCH: Mayoral forum addresses key issues for San Antonio’s South SideSan Antonio’s South Side residents had the opportunity to hear directly from mayoral candidates at the South Side Mayoral Forum on Wednesday at the Palo Alto College Auditorium.
This nonprofit is offering free rides in Bexar County during the May 3 General Elections
Read full article: This nonprofit is offering free rides in Bexar County during the May 3 General ElectionsThis nonprofit is giving voters in certain Texas counties, including Bexar, a free ride to the polls for the General Elections on May 3.
Part of San Antonio Councilwoman Sukh Kaur ethics complaint sent to Ethics Review Board
Read full article: Part of San Antonio Councilwoman Sukh Kaur ethics complaint sent to Ethics Review BoardMore than a week after one of the challengers for her seat hit Councilwoman Sukh Kaur with an ethics complaint, an outside attorney has forwarded part of the complaint to the Ethics Review Board to consider.
Out of reach, out of pocket, out of state: 3 takeaways from San Antonio mayor’s race campaign finance reports
Read full article: Out of reach, out of pocket, out of state: 3 takeaways from San Antonio mayor’s race campaign finance reportsThe latest campaign finance reports show only a handful of mayoral candidates are bringing in big money, which is often out of their own pocket or from out of state.
8 mayoral candidates take stage in debate by Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, San Antonio Report
Read full article: 8 mayoral candidates take stage in debate by Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, San Antonio ReportThe Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the San Antonio Report are set to host “The Final Round” mayoral debate on Tuesday.
Voters to consider $987 million bond proposal for Alamo Colleges in May 3 election
Read full article: Voters to consider $987 million bond proposal for Alamo Colleges in May 3 electionThe Alamo Colleges District is looking to voters in the May 3 city election to approve a bond package totaling $987 million.