Election 2023

She defeated incumbent Mario Bravo and became the first South Asian council member in the city’s history. The first thing she planned to do is focus on the district’s infrastructure.

The political newcomer will represent the Northwest Side city council district and take the place of interim Councilwoman Rosie Castro. She will take her seat later this month.

Election Day is Saturday, June 10.

Council incumbents Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, Phyllis Viagran, Adriana Rocha Garcia, Teri Castillo, Melissa Cabello Havrda, Manny Peláez, John Courage held on to their seats.

Proposition A failed to pass with nearly three-quarters of the vote against it, amidst opposition from those concerned it would increase crime, hurt small businesses, and make San Antonio less safe.

Marina Alderete Gavito and Dan Rossiter are heading into the runoffs for the District 7 seat. Alderete Gavito had 42% of the early vote on Saturday, and Rossiter had 22%.

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg won a final term from voters on election night with 61% of the vote amid eight challengers this election cycle.

City Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez held onto his seat Saturday night, averting a runoff in District 2 on the East Side. The district, which extends from Dignowity Hill to near Windcrest, is prone to turnover.

With the endorsement of more than a half dozen former district 10 office holders, Whyte cruised to an easy victory Saturday night in the sole conservative district.

Voters in the Rio Grande Valley also cast ballots on Saturday, including decisions on mayors in Pharr and Brownsville and a county commissioners race in the McAllen area.