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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.
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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.
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Election Day is Saturday, June 10.
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Council incumbents Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, Phyllis Viagran, Adriana Rocha Garcia, Teri Castillo, Melissa Cabello Havrda, Manny Peláez, John Courage held on to their seats.
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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.
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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%.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.