2025 San Antonio mayoral election
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The 2025 San Antonio mayoral election will be held on May 3, 2025, to elect the next mayor of San Antonio, Texas. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, the two highest-placing candidates will advance to a runoff election on June 7. Municipal elections in Texas are officially nonpartisan. Due to the passage of Proposition F in 2024, the winner will receive a four-year term, as term limits were changed from four two-year terms to two four-year terms.[1]
Incumbent mayor Ron Nirenberg has served four two-year terms. The new term-limit law prevents him from seeking re-election to a four-year term.
Background
[edit]Municipal elections in San Antonio are nonpartisan meaning all candidates are classified as nonpartisan. Incumbent mayor Ron Nirenberg is term-limited, having been elected four prior times in 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2023. Nirenberg is expected to be the longest serving mayor of San Antonio since Henry Cisneros, and this election will mark the first time since 2009 that no incumbent has been on the ballot.[2]
The first announcement in the campaign came from councilmember John Courage in January 2024, 15 months before the election, nearly tripling the length of time candidates have historically officially campaigned when compared to recent mayoral elections in the city.[3] The first mayoral vacancy since 2009 has led more sitting council members to enter or express interest in the race, in turn leading to increased political divisions within the city council.[4][5]
Candidates
[edit]- Beto Altamirano, tech entrepreneur[6]
- Santos Alvarado, retiree[7]
- John Courage,[a] city councilor for the 9th district[10]
- Armando Dominguez, candidate for mayor in 2023[11]
- Arturo Espinosa, chemical engineer[12]
- Adriana Rocha Garcia, city councilor for the 4th district[13]
- Brandon Gonzales, granite polisher[12]
- April Guadarrama, retired insurance agent[12]
- Melissa Cabello Havrda, city councilor for the 6th district[14]
- Christopher Herring, business consultant[7]
- Gina Ortiz Jones, former Under Secretary of the Air Force (2021–2023) and Democratic nominee for Texas's 23rd congressional district in 2018 and 2020[15]
- Jade McCullough, childcare company owner[12]
- James Melvin, construction liaison[12]
- Robert Melvin, real estate company CEO[16]
- Rolando Pablos, former Texas Secretary of State (2017–2018)[17]
- Manny Peláez, city councilor for the 8th district[18]
- Clayton Perry, former city councilor for the 10th district[19]
- Chris Reyes, survey technician[7]
- Bill Ruppel, appraiser[11]
- Robert Salinas, auto repair shop owner[12]
- Michael Samaniego, candidate for mayor in 2023[11]
- Mauricio Sanchez, investment management company CIO[20]
- Sonia Traut, retiree[12]
- Diane Flores Uriegas, housewife and candidate for mayor in 2023[12]
- Andrew Vicencio, retiree[12]
- Tim Westley, education services specialist at the Department of Defense, Republican nominee for Texas's 15th congressional district in 2016 and 2018, and candidate for Land Commissioner in 2022[21]
- Gerardo Zambrano, engineer[12]
Endorsements
[edit]Beto Altamirano
- Local officials
- Nelson Wolff, former Bexar County judge[b] (2001–2022) and former mayor of San Antonio (1991–1995)[22]
Melissa Cabello Havrda
- Local officials
- Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, San Antonio city councilor from the 2nd district (2021–present)[22]
- Labor unions
- Northside American Federation of Teachers Local 3216 (co-endorsed with Ortiz Jones)[23]
- Organizations
- Avow Texas (formerly NARAL Pro-Choice Texas)[24]
- Bexar County Young Democrats[25]
Gina Ortiz Jones
- U.S. representatives
- Joyce Beatty, OH-3 (2013–present)[26]
- Julia Brownley, CA-26 (2013–present)[26]
- Lois Frankel, FL-22 (2013–present)[26]
- Chrissy Houlahan, PA-6 (2019–present)[26]
- Annie Kuster, NH-2 (2013–2025)[26]
- Norma Torres, CA-35 (2015–present)[26]
- State legislators
- Wendy Davis, former state senator from the 10th district (2009–2015)[27]
- Individuals
- Charlotte Clymer, activist and writer[28]
- Kelley Robinson, community organizer[29]
- Labor unions
- Northside American Federation of Teachers Local 3216 (co-endorsed with Cabello Havrda)[23]
- Organizations
Rolando Pablos
- Party officials
- Kyle Sinclair, Vice Chair of the Bexar County Republican Party (2024–present)[37]
Adriana Rocha Garcia
- Local officials
John Courage, San Antonio city councilor from the 9th district (2017–present)[38] (reentered the mayoral race in February 2025)[10]
- Newspapers and other publications
Polling
[edit]| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[c] |
Margin of error |
Beto Altamirano |
John Courage |
Adriana Rocha Garcia |
Melissa Cabello Havrda |
Gina Ortiz Jones |
Manny Peláez |
Clayton Perry |
Rolando Pablos |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UT San Antonio[41] | April 7–9, 2025 | 685 (LV) | ± 3.7% | 7% | 7% | 4% | 4% | 13% | 5% | 4% | 5% | 8%[d] | 45%[e] |
| UT San Antonio[42] | February 17–20, 2025 | 683 (LV) | ± 3.8% | 4% | 8% | 3% | 4% | 9% | 6% | 3% | 1% | 7%[f] | 56%[g] |
| UT San Antonio[43] | September 11–16, 2024 | 692 (RV) | ± 3.7% | 4% | 9% | 4% | 4% | – | 5% | – | 1% | 4%[h] | 70%[i] |
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beto Altamirano | |||
| Santos Alvarado | |||
| John Courage | |||
| Armando Dominguez | |||
| Arturo Espinosa | |||
| Adriana Rocha Garcia | |||
| Brandon Gonzales | |||
| April Guadarrama | |||
| Melissa Cabello Havdra | |||
| Christopher Herring | |||
| Gina Ortiz Jones | |||
| Jade McCullough | |||
| James Melvin | |||
| Robert Melvin | |||
| Rolando Pablos | |||
| Manny Peláez | |||
| Clayton Perry | |||
| Chris Reyes | |||
| Bill Ruppel | |||
| Robert Salinas | |||
| Michael Samaniego | |||
| Mauricio Sanchez | |||
| Sonia Traut | |||
| Diane Flores Uriegas | |||
| Andrew Vicencio | |||
| Tim Westley | |||
| Gerardo Zambrano | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | ||
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ Courage initially declared his candidacy on January 25, 2024,[8] before dropping out of the race on December 2.[9] He then rejoined the race on February 14, 2025.
- ^ County executive
- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - ^ Westley with 3%
- ^ "Don't know" with 30%; "I'm not familiar with any of the candidates running for mayor" with 15%
- ^ Westley with 2%; Espinosa, Flores Uriegas, Pablos, and "Someone else" with 1%; Alvarado, Dominguez, Gonzales, Herring, McCullough, Robert Melvin, Reyes, Salinas, Samaniego, Sanchez, Traut, and "I would not vote in this race" with 0%
- ^ "Don't know" with 35%; "I'm not familiar with any of the candidates running for mayor" with 21%
- ^ "Someone else" with 3%; "I would not vote in this race" with 1%
- ^ "I'm not familiar with any of the candidates running for mayor" with 43%; "Don't know" with 27%
References
[edit]- ^ "San Antonio, Texas, Proposition F, City Council Terms Charter Amendment (November 2024)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
- ^ Smith, Molly (October 7, 2023). "'The mayor's race has already begun': 2025 election could draw contenders from inside and outside City Hall". San Antonio Express-News. Archived from the original on October 15, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ^ Smith, Molly (January 25, 2024). "Councilman John Courage becomes first official 2025 mayoral candidate". San Antonio Express-News. Archived from the original on May 23, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ Drusch, Andrea (April 11, 2024). "Knives are out for Nirenberg's Ready to Work program". San Antonio Report. Archived from the original on May 23, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ Rodriguez, Megan (May 9, 2024). "City Council members may be looking to force out city attorney". San Antonio Express-News. Archived from the original on May 23, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ Brnger, Garrett (May 31, 2024). "Tech entrepreneur Beto Altamirano announces San Antonio mayoral run". KSAT-TV. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ a b c Dean, Kristin (January 15, 2025). "Here are the candidates running for San Antonio mayor this year". KENS. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
- ^ Peck, Josh (January 25, 2024). "District 9 Councilman John Courage announces run for San Antonio mayor". Texas Public Radio. Archived from the original on May 23, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ Ibañez, David; Brnger, Garrett (December 2, 2024). "John Courage drops out of the 2025 race for San Antonio mayor". KSAT-TV. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Smith, Molly (February 14, 2025). "Councilman John Courage jumps back into San Antonio mayor's race". San Antonio Express-News.
- ^ a b c "Applications Received". City of San Antonio. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Kotisso, Nate; Brnger, Garrett (February 14, 2025). "Who's running for San Antonio mayor? Packed crowd vies for open seat". KSAT-TV. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ Berngr, Garrett; Salazar, Sal (August 13, 2024). "Adriana Rocha Garcia announces run for San Antonio mayor, is third council member to enter race". KSAT-TV. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ Salazar, Garrett Brnger, Sal (December 4, 2024). "Melissa Cabello Havrda enters San Antonio mayor's race". KSAT-TV. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Karlis, Michael (December 4, 2024). "Former Air Force Under Secretary Gina Ortiz Jones joins San Antonio mayoral race". San Antonio Current. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Molly (January 14, 2025). "Real estate developer Robert Melvin joins long list of mayoral hopefuls looking to replace Ron Nirenberg". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
- ^ Smith, Molly (August 27, 2024). "Former Secretary of State Rolando Pablos joins crowded field for San Antonio mayor". San Antonio Express-News. Archived from the original on September 2, 2024. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ Salinas, Rebecca (April 9, 2024). "Councilman Manny Pelaez announces run for San Antonio mayor". KSAT-TV. Archived from the original on June 30, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ Avila, Jake (November 22, 2024). "Clayton Perry discusses DWI crash as he prepares to run for SA Mayor". WOAI-TV. Archived from the original on November 23, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
- ^ Brnger, Garrett (January 15, 2025). "Flood of candidates sign up for San Antonio mayor, council races". KSAT-TV. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
- ^ Drusch, Andrea (January 15, 2025). "Candidates swarm first hour of filing for San Antonio's 2025 City Council races". San Antonio Report. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
- ^ a b Benjamin, Gordon (March 4, 2025). "Will Big Endorsements Sway City Voters in the 2025 Local Elections?". San Antonio Observer. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ^ a b Northside AFT [@northside_aft] (February 22, 2025). "Endorsements! We proudly support these pro-education, pro-labor candidates for San Antonio City Council & Mayor" (Tweet). Retrieved April 25, 2025 – via Twitter.
- ^ Teresita Perez, Santa (April 8, 2025). "Melissa Cabello Havrda praised for backing reproductive justice fund amid mayoral race". News 4 San Antonio. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
- ^ Bexar County Young Democrats [@officialbexaryoungdems] (April 15, 2025). "Our 2025 Endorsed Candidates (City Council): Early voting is ONE week away". Instagram. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "Elect Democratic Women Endorses Former Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones for Mayor of San Antonio". Elect Democratic Women. December 20, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ Smith, Molly; Darwiche, Leila (January 25, 2025). "Why donors from outside San Antonio are funding mayor's race". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ a b "LPAC Endorses Former Under Secretary of the Air Force and Iraq War Veteran Gina Ortiz Jones for San Antonio Mayor". LPAC (Press release). Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ a b "Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Gina Ortiz Jones for Mayor of San Antonio". HRC (Press release). March 10, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ Smith, Molly (February 4, 2025). "Annie's List backs Gina Ortiz Jones for San Antonio mayor". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
- ^ "Asian American Action Fund Endorses Gina Ortiz Jones for San Antonio Mayor". AAAFund (Press release). March 30, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ "EMILYs List Endorses Gina Ortiz Jones for San Antonio Mayor". EMILYs List (Press release). February 11, 2025. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ^ "Gina Ortiz Jones will be the first out lesbian Mayor of San Antonio!". LGBTQ+ Victory Fund (Press release). Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ "Stonewall 2025 Municipal Election Endorsements". Facebook. April 6, 2025. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ "NEW: VoteVets Endorses Former Under Secretary Of The Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones For Mayor Of San Antonio". Facebook. December 6, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ "2024 Endorsed Candidates". With Honor Fund III. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ Smith, Molly; Darwiche, Leila (April 27, 2025). "Can a Republican win the mayor's race in blue San Antonio?". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
- ^ Smith, Molly (January 15, 2025). "'Full of common sense': John Courage Endorses Adriana Rocha Garcia for mayor". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
- ^ "Adriana Rocha Garcia would shine as the next mayor of San Antonio". Houston Chronicle. April 10, 2025. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ^ "Adriana Rocha Garcia would shine as the next mayor of San Antonio". San Antonio Express-News. April 10, 2025. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ^ University of Texas at San Antonio
- ^ University of Texas at San Antonio
- ^ University of Texas at San Antonio
External links
[edit]- Official campaign websites
- Beto Altamirano for Mayor
- Santos Alvarado for Mayor
- John Atwood for Mayor
- Adriana Rocha Garcia for Mayor
- Melissa Cabello Havrda for Mayor
- Gina Ortiz Jones for Mayor
- Robert Melvin for Mayor
- Rolando Pablos for Mayor
- Manny Peláez for Mayor
- Chris Reyes for Mayor
- Mauricio Sanchez for Mayor
- Tim Westley for Mayor