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.
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.[1]
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.[2] 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.[3][4]
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
District 8: Manny Pelaez is term-limited, and is subsequently running for Mayor of San Antonio.[5]
District 9: John Courage is term-limited, and is subsequently running for Mayor of San Antonio.[6]
Retiring
District 4: Adriana Rocha Garcia is retiring to run for Mayor of San Antonio.[7]
District 6: Melissa Cabello Havrda is retiring to run for Mayor of San Antonio.[8]
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.[9] Kaur is running for re-election.
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.[11] McKee is running for re-election.
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.[11] Viagran is running for re-election.
Larry LaRose, U.S. Coast Guard veteran and previous District 3 candidate
Kenneth Thomas, production associate
Phyllis Viagran, incumbent councilwoman
Kendra Wilkerson, teacher
Withdrawn
Mai Elsberry, tax accountant (withdrew after the filing deadline)[14]
Results
2025 San Antonio City Council District 3 election
Candidate
Votes
%
Larry LaRose
673
15.77
Kenneth Thomas
375
8.79
Phyllis Viagran
2,485
58.22
Kendra Wilkerson
735
17.22
Total votes
4,268
100.00
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.[11] Dr. Rocha Garcia is retiring to run for Mayor.[7]
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
2025 San Antonio City Council District 4 election
Candidate
Votes
%
Eresto Arellano Jr.
319
8.82
Johnathon Cruz
410
11.34
Gregorio De La Paz
257
7.11
Jose "Pepe" Martinez
579
16.01
Edward Mungia
2,051
56.72
Total votes
3,616
100.00
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.[11] Castillo is running for re-election.
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.[11] Cabello Havrda is retiring to run for Mayor.[8]
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.[16] Alderete Gavito is running for re-election.
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.[11] Pelaez is term-limited, and is subsequently running for Mayor.[5]
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.[11] Courage is term-limited, and is subsequently running for Mayor.[6]
While municipal races are nonpartisan, District 9 is considered to be the most conservative leaning.[10]
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
2025 San Antonio City Council District 9 election
Candidate
Votes
%
Angi Taylor Aramburu
4,448
38.02
April Chang
1,020
8.72
Emily Joy Garza
562
4.80
Tristen Hoffman
186
1.59
Daniel Mezza
951
8.13
Misty Spears
4,379
37.43
Celeste Tidwell
154
1.32
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.[11] 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.[11]
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