Governance and Bylaws Review
Summary
Get ready to vote for city leaders at the same time you vote for president or governor! San Antonio's moving local elections to November starting in 2025, hoping to boost turnout.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct financial impact stated, but aims to improve civic engagement.
All eligible voters in San Antonio by potentially increasing access and engagement in the electoral process.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (20)
Few third-party, independent candidates qualify for November ballot
This story has been updated. Of the many candidates who originally filed their intention to run for office without a party affiliation this year, only a handful managed to collect enough signatures to get their name on the November ballot. Among them...
San Antonio mayor’s commission on voting issues recommendations
A commission created by San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones released a report on Wednesday highlighting ways to increase voter turnout in the city and county.San Antonio mayor’s commission on voting issues recommendations was first posted on July 9, 2...
San Antonio Mayor’s Commission on Voting wants public feedback on its recommendations
San Antonio Mayor’s Commission on Voting wants public feedback on its recommendations KSAT
San Antonio mayor's commission on voting issues recommendations
San Antonio mayor's commission on voting issues recommendations Texas Public Radio | TPR
Top 5 races to watch this November 2026 election
Usually the primary is the main event, but this year Democrats and Republican are preparing to rain money down on Bexar County voters. Here's 5 races to watch, plus three more interesting races.Top 5 races to watch this November 2026 election was fir...
Voter Guide | What to know about the Primary Runoff Elections
Bexar County Democrats will decide their nominee for criminal district attorney. On the state level, nominees for the open attorney general race will be locked down.
Small-town mayors cruise to reelection, while some add new faces on council
Leon Valley’s longest-serving mayor was reelected in a landslide Saturday evening, while nine other small-town mayors didn’t even draw an opponent. Mayor Chris Riley defeated two challengers with 74% of the vote, winning her 12th consecutive term...
Who won in the May 2 municipal elections in Bexar County?
Who won in the May 2 municipal elections in Bexar County? San Antonio Report
Can I vote in the May 2 election? Here’s how to check eligibility.
Roughly a quarter of Bexar County voters have a school board race, city election, taxing issue or bond election to weigh in on this Saturday.Can I vote in the May 2 election? Here’s how to check eligibility. was first posted on May 1, 2026 at 5:00...
San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Meeting - Apr 27, 2026
The formation of an Ad Hoc Governance Committee to review bylaws was discussed. This is important for the commission's operational efficiency and adherence to proper governance.
San Antonio area voter guide: May 2 school board, bond and local municipal races | TPR
San Antonio area voter guide: May 2 school board, bond and local municipal races | TPR Texas Public Radio | TPR
Multimodal Transportation Commission - Apr 14, 2026
The commission elected its new Chair, Vice-Chair, and Chair Pro Tem. These leaders will guide the commission's work on transportation issues.
City Council A Session - Apr 2, 2026
A new commission is being established to explore and recommend ways to increase voter turnout in San Antonio.
San Antonio City Council moves discussions for a voting commission to a later date
San Antonio City Council moves discussions for a voting commission to a later date Texas Public Radio | TPR
Ethics Review Board Meeting - Mar 23, 2026
The board is looking at potentially updating the rules that govern ethical behavior for city officials and how political campaigns are financed. This is to ensure fairness and prevent conflicts of interest.
Texas cities move city elections from May to November
Texas cities move city elections from May to November Spectrum News
San Antonio City Council votes to move future municipal elections to November
San Antonio City Council votes to move future municipal elections to November kens5.com
San Antonio will shift its elections to November in victory for Mayor Jones
San Antonio will shift its elections to November in victory for Mayor Jones KSAT
San Antonio mayor pushes to move city elections from May to November
San Antonio mayor pushes to move city elections from May to November kens5.com
Moving municipal elections could save San Antonio a million dollars
Moving municipal elections could save San Antonio a million dollars WOAI
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