Texas Voters Decide Key Local Races in May 4, 2025 Elections

Texans across the state headed to the polls on May 4, 2025, to cast their votes in a series of significant local elections, shaping the leadership and policies of their communities. Here’s a roundup of the notable outcomes:

San Antonio: Mayoral and City Council Races Head to Runoffs

In San Antonio’s first open mayoral race in 16 years, no candidate secured a majority, prompting a runoff between Gina Ortiz Jones and Rolando Pablos, scheduled for June 7, 2025. Ortiz Jones, a former Undersecretary of the Air Force and Democratic congressional nominee, led the field with 27.2% of the vote. Pablos, a Republican and former Texas Secretary of State, followed with 16.6%.

Simultaneously, four City Council districts are set for runoff elections:

District 1: Incumbent Sukh Kaur (48.91%) vs. Patty Gibbons (17.8%)
District 6: Kelly Ann Gonzalez (19.7%) vs. Ric Galvan (19.37%)
District 8: Ivalis Meza Gonzalez (40.33%) vs. Paula McGee (22.22%)
District 9: Misty Spears (38.01%) vs. Angi Taylor Aramburu (35.57%)

Edward Mungia secured a decisive victory in District 4 with 56.8% of the vote.

Fort Worth: Incumbent Mayor Re-elected

Mattie Parker was re-elected as Fort Worth’s mayor, achieving a commanding 66.54% of the vote. Her closest competitor, Josh Lucas, garnered 17.85% .

Plano: Mayor Unopposed; Council Seats Decided

In Plano, Mayor John Muns ran unopposed and was re-elected. Key City Council results include:

Place 2: Bob Kehr won with 55.68%
Place 4: Chris Krupa Downs secured 54.96%
Place 5 (Special Election): Steve Lavine achieved 57.70%
Place 8: Vidal Quintanilla edged out with 53.90%.

New Braunfels: Council Seats Change Hands

Toni Carter won the District 1 seat on the New Braunfels City Council, defeating incumbent Andrés Campos and former council member George Green with just under 52% of the vote. In District 2, Mike Capizzi unseated incumbent Christopher Willis by securing 57%.

Starbase: SpaceX’s Company Town Becomes Official

Residents near SpaceX’s launch site in Boca Chica voted overwhelmingly (212–6) to incorporate as the City of Starbase. The new municipality, primarily inhabited by SpaceX employees, elected Robert Peden as mayor, with Jenna Petrzelka and Jordan Buss as commissioners—all running unopposed.

Dallas: Voters Approve Major Bond Package

Dallas residents approved all ten propositions in a $1.25 billion bond package, funding projects like road repairs and housing development. However, some propositions faced opposition, including a $50 million allocation for a new police training facility in southern Dallas.

Central Texas: Leadership Changes and Bond Decisions

In Waco, Jim Holmes was elected mayor, succeeding Dillon Meeks. Killeen voters re-elected Mayor Debbie Nash-King for a third term. Several school bond proposals were rejected in Connally, Lorena, Axtell, and Copperas Cove.

San Antonio-Area School Boards: Moderates Gain Control

In the North East Independent School District, moderate candidates won all five contested seats, shifting the board’s balance away from a previous conservative majority. Retired principal Terri Chidgey was among the victors, defeating a conservative incumbent.

These election outcomes reflect the dynamic political landscape across Texas, with voters making pivotal decisions on leadership and local policies.

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