June 13, 2026 Runoff Election Canvass
Summary
The city finalized the election results that bring a new mayor and a new District 6 representative to city hall. Michael French won the mayoral race, and Nikki Shaw secured the District 6 council seat.
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Last discussed Jun 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Conducting the runoff election and seating new officials carries standard administrative costs already accounted for in the city clerk's operational budget.
Residents of New Braunfels and District 6 gain newly elected local leadership to represent their interests on the municipal level.
If your preferred candidate didn't make the cut, you might feel like your specific vision for the city is being sidelined for the next term.
Mentions & discussions (17)
CANDIDATE Q&A: Mayor Linnartz’ vision for the city of New Braunfels
CANDIDATE Q&A: Mayor Linnartz’ vision for the city of New Braunfels herald-zeitung.com
City Council - Special — June 22, 2026
The city finalized the election results that bring a new mayor and a new District 6 representative to city hall. Michael French won the mayoral race, and Nikki Shaw secured the District 6 council seat.
New Braunfels Mayor-elect Michael French thanks supporters, lays out term priorities
New Braunfels Mayor-elect Michael French thanks supporters, lays out term priorities herald-zeitung.com
French, Shaw oust incumbents in New Braunfels City Council runoff | Election
French, Shaw oust incumbents in New Braunfels City Council runoff | Election herald-zeitung.com
French ousts Linnartz as New Braunfels Mayor, unofficial results show
French ousts Linnartz as New Braunfels Mayor, unofficial results show Community Impact
New Braunfels City Council Sets Runoff Election
New Braunfels City Council Sets Runoff Election New Braunfels (.gov)
See who is running in the District 6 City Council runoff race in New Braunfels
See who is running in the District 6 City Council runoff race in New Braunfels Community Impact
New Braunfels city council orders election canvass, runoff for District 6, mayor
New Braunfels city council orders election canvass, runoff for District 6, mayor herald-zeitung.com
An Update from the City of New Braunfels Regarding the May 2, 2026 Election
An Update from the City of New Braunfels Regarding the May 2, 2026 Election New Braunfels (.gov)
City of New Braunfels addresses residents' concerns regarding mayoral election
City of New Braunfels addresses residents' concerns regarding mayoral election herald-zeitung.com
New Braunfels mayor blames city attorney for election confusion
New Braunfels mayor blames city attorney for election confusion San Antonio Express-News
City says New Braunfels mayoral race heads to runoff amid conflict with state constitution
City says New Braunfels mayoral race heads to runoff amid conflict with state constitution herald-zeitung.com
Challenger Michael French wins New Braunfels mayor's race
Challenger Michael French wins New Braunfels mayor's race San Antonio Express-News
New Braunfels City Council District 6 race heads to runoff, unofficial results show
New Braunfels City Council District 6 race heads to runoff, unofficial results show communityimpact.com
Texas Constitution requires Mayoral runoff in New Braunfels
Texas Constitution requires Mayoral runoff in New Braunfels communityimpact.com
Q&A: Meet the candidates vying for New Braunfels City Council District 6
Q&A: Meet the candidates vying for New Braunfels City Council District 6 communityimpact.com
New Braunfels small business owner April Ryan seeks reelection for City Council District 6
New Braunfels small business owner April Ryan seeks reelection for City Council District 6 herald-zeitung.com
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