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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.
‘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.
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.
‘Not personal’: Will the fire union fight an attempt to undo San Antonio’s city manager caps?
Read full article: ‘Not personal’: Will the fire union fight an attempt to undo San Antonio’s city manager caps?The San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association is considering whether to turn its political influence hose on a new charter amendment campaign to undo city manager caps.
Kaur fundraising skyrockets in D1 council race against incumbent Bravo
Read full article: Kaur fundraising skyrockets in D1 council race against incumbent BravoNot only did Kaur out-raise the incumbent District 1 councilman for the first time in the race, she also collected nearly as much in that month period as she did in the nearly six months leading up to the election.
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Bexar County Precinct 1 will have first new commissioner in 15 years
Read full article: Bexar County Precinct 1 will have first new commissioner in 15 yearsThe race is on for a new Bexar County Precinct 1 Commissioner after incumbent Sergio “Chico” Rodriguez lost to his Democratic challenger in the July runoff election. The loss by Rodriguez, who has represented Precinct 1 for more than 15 years, surprised the Bexar County political sphere. “I think most people in politics in San Antonio and Bexar County thought Chico would win,” longtime political strategist Christian Archer told KSAT’s Steve Spriester in July. “We’ve got south Bexar County. Bexar County Precinct 1 Map (Bexar County)RELATED:
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San Antonio political strategist talks key takeaways from Tuesdays runoff elections
Read full article: San Antonio political strategist talks key takeaways from Tuesdays runoff electionsSAN ANTONIO Longtime political strategist Christian Archer weighed in on some key takeaways from Tuesdays runoff election. I think most people in politics in San Antonio and Bexar County thought Chico would win, Archer said. Another race that Archer was closely watching was the Republican race for Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 3. Roland Gutierrez won Bexar County pretty strongly. Looks like hes going to win Election Day, he said.