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2025 San Antonio City Council election

The 2025 San Antonio City Council election was held on May 3, 2025, to elect the all 10 seats of the City Council of San Antonio, Texas. If no candidate receives at least 50.00% of the vote in each district, the two highest-placing candidates will advance to a runoff election on June 7. Due to the passage of Proposition F in the 2024 election, winners will receive a four-year term, as term limits were changed from four two-year terms to two four-year terms. The election was held alongside the election for mayor.

Background

Mayoral

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.

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. 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.

Retiring and term limited incumbents

A total of two Council members are term-limited. Additionally, a total of two Council members have announced their retirement, both to run for Mayor.

Term limited

  1. District 8: Manny Pelaez is term-limited, and is subsequently running for Mayor of San Antonio.
  2. District 9: John Courage is term-limited, and is subsequently running for Mayor of San Antonio.

Retiring

  1. District 4: Adriana Rocha Garcia is retiring to run for Mayor of San Antonio.
  2. District 6: Melissa Cabello Havrda is retiring to run for Mayor of San Antonio.

District 1

The 1st district covers the downtown area, including neighborhoods such as Tobin Hill and Monte Vista. The incumbent is Sukh Kaur, who was elected with 59.12% of the vote in a 2023 runoff, defeating incumbent Mario Bravo. Kaur is running for re-election.

Candidates

Declared

Source:

  • Maureen Galindo, family therapist and housing organizer
  • Matthew Gauna, environmental science student and previous District 1 candidate
  • Patty Gibbons, Neighborhood Association President
  • Ramiro Gonzales, housing consultant and former City Hall staffer
  • Sukh Kaur, incumbent councilmember
  • Anita Marie Kegley, professional home inspector
  • Dominique "Domingo" Littwitz, entrepreneur
  • Julisa Medrano-Guerra, small business owner
  • Arnulfo Ortiz, attorney
  • Susan Strawn, attorney

Endorsements

Results

District 2

The 2nd district encompasses the eastern part of San Antonio, including Eastside Promise Zone and Denver Heights. The incumbent is Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, who was re-elected with 56.04% of the vote in 2023. McKee is running for re-election.

Candidates

Declared

Source:

  • Sean Hanlin, self-employed
  • Rose Requenez Hill, previous District 2 candidate
  • Bryant Livingston, mortuary attendant and football announcer
  • Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, incumbent councilmember
  • Sonya Moore, "unemployed"
  • Stephanie Powell, Air Force civilian employee
  • Carla-Joy Sisco, information technology business relationship manager
  • Kizzie Thomas, school administrator

Endorsements

Results

District 3

The 3rd district is located in the southeastern section of the city, including Highland Park and Mission San Jose. The incumbent is Phyllis Viagran, who was re-elected with 50.09% of the vote in 2023. Viagran is running for re-election.

Candidates

Declared

Source:

  • Larry LaRose, U.S. Coast Guard veteran and previous District 3 candidate
  • Kenneth Thomas, production associate
  • Phyllis Viagran, incumbent councilmember
  • Kendra Wilkerson, teacher

Withdrawn

  • Mai Elsberry, tax accountant (withdrew after the filing deadline)

Results

District 4

The 4th district is situated in the southwestern area of the city, including Indian Creek and Palo Alto. The incumbent is Dr. Adriana Rocha Garcia, who was re-elected with 75.15% of the vote in 2023. Dr. Rocha Garcia is retiring to run for Mayor.

Candidates

Declared

Source:

  • Ernesto Arrelano Jr., former South San ISD board member
  • Johnathon Cruz, middle school principal
  • Gregorio De La Paz, construction manager and previous District 4 candidate
  • Jose "Pepe" Martinez, small business owner
  • Edward Mungia, District 4 staffer and former South San ISD board member

Results

District 5

The 5th district covers the region west of downtown, including Prospect Hill and Collins Garden. The incumbent is Teri Castillo, who was re-elected with 62.90% of the vote in 2023. Castillo is running for re-election.

Candidates

Declared

Source:

  • Pablo Arriaga III, San Antonio Police Department employee
  • Teri Castillo, incumbent councilmember
  • Raymond Zavala, previous Mayoral candidate

Endorsements

Results

District 6

The 6th district includes the western parts of San Antonio, including Heritage and Great Northwest. The incumbent is Melissa Cabello Havrda, who was re-elected with 53.76% of the vote in 2023. Cabello Havrda is retiring to run for Mayor.

Candidates

Declared

Source:

  • Lawson Alaniz-Picasso, former District 1 staffer
  • Chris Baecker, an economics professor and government watchdog
  • Vanessa Chavez, former District 7 staffer
  • Ric Galvan, District 5 staffer and political organizer
  • Kelly Ann Gonzalez, political organizer and former union representative
  • Bobby Herrera, past District 6 councilman
  • Gerald Lopez, Alamo Colleges Trustee and former Northside ISD board member
  • Carlos Antonio Raymond, retired veteran

Withdrawn

  • Homer Guevara, Northside ISD board member and college professor
  • Donovon Rodruguez, legislative staffer

Results

District 7

The 7th district is located in northwestern San Antonio, including Jefferson and Woodlawn Lake. The incumbent is Marina Alderete Gavito, who was elected with 62.11% of the vote in a 2023 runoff. Alderete Gavito is running for re-election.

Candidates

Declared

Source:

  • Cynthia Lugo Alderete, self-employed
  • Trinity Haddox, political newcomer
  • Marina Alderete Gavito, incumbent councilmember

Results

District 8

The 8th district is located in northwestern San Antonio, including neighborhoods like Leon Valley and the Medical Center. The incumbent is Manny Pelaez, who was re-elected with 70.47% of the vote in 2023. Pelaez is term-limited, and is subsequently running for Mayor.

Candidates

Declared

Source:

  • Cesario Garcia, conservative activist and previous City Council candidate
  • Ivalis Meza Gonzalez, former Chief of Staff for Mayor Nirenberg and 2022 Bexar County Judge candidate
  • Rodney “Rod” Kidd, operations consultant
  • Paula McGee, attorney
  • Cindy Onyekwelu, software engineering contractor for the U.S. Air Force at Port San Antonio
  • Sakib Shaikh, small business owner and former District 8 staffer

Declined

  • Marta Pelaez, incumbent's mother

Endorsements

Results

District 9

The 9th district covers the north-central area of the city, including Stone Oak and Encino Park. The incumbent is John Courage, who was re-elected with 62.48% of the vote in 2023. Courage is term-limited, and is subsequently running for Mayor.

While municipal races are nonpartisan, District 9 is considered to be the most conservative leaning.

Candidates

Declared

Source:

  • Angi Taylor Aramburu, small business owner and 2022 Democratic nominee for Texas House District 122
  • April Chang, nonprofit executive
  • Emily Joy Garza, small business owner and animal welfare activist
  • Tristen Hoffman, high school student
  • Daniel Mezza, entrepreneur and small business owner
  • Misty Spears, Bexar County Commissioners Court staffer and 2022 Republican nominee for Bexar County District Clerk
  • Celeste Tidwell, previous District 10 candidate

Results

District 10

The 10th district encompasses the northeastern part of San Antonio, including Northern Hills and El Dorado. The incumbent is Marc Whyte, who was elected with 57.84% of the vote in 2023. Whyte is running for re-election.

Whyte was arrested and charged with a DWI shortly after his term began, and while appearing vulnerable at first, has kept his supporters at his side.

Candidates

Declared

Source:

  • Anthony Roy II, business owner
  • Eric Litaker, chef
  • Clint Norton, retired
  • Mark O’Donnell, business consultant
  • Marc Whyte, incumbent councilmember

Results

References

External links

District 1

  1. Maureen Galindo
  2. Matthew Gauna
  3. Patty Gibbons
  4. Ramiro Gonzales
  5. Sukh Kaur
  6. Anita Marie Kegley
  7. Julisa Medrano-Guerra

District 2

  1. Sean Hanlin
  2. Rose Requenez Hill
  3. Jalen McKee-Rodriguez
  4. Carla Joy-Sisco
  5. Kizzie Thomas

District 3

  1. Phyllis Viagran
  2. Kendra Wilkerson

District 4

  1. Jose "Pepe" Martinez
  2. Edward Mungia

District 5

  1. Teri Castillo

District 6

  1. Lawson Alaniz-Picasso
  2. Chris Baeker
  3. Vanessa Chavez
  4. Ric Galvan
  5. Kelly Ann Gonzalez

District 7

  1. Marina Alderete Gavito

District 8

  1. Cesario Garcia
  2. Ivalis Meza Gonzalez
  4. Cindy Onyekwelu
  5. Sakib Shaikh

District 9

  1. Angi Taylor Aramburu
  2. April Chang
  3. Emily Joy Garza
  4. Daniel Mezza
  5. Misty Spears

District 10

  1. Roy Anthony II
  2. Eric Litaker
  3. Mark O'Donnell
  4. Marc Whyte