Significant Participation

With an impressive 27 candidates vying for the position of mayor, and an additional 59 candidates contesting for 10 City Council seats, this year’s election promises to be highly competitive. The local elections coincide with various municipal elections across Bexar County, including bond measures and school board contests in several districts.

In-Depth Voter Guide

To assist voters in navigating these choices, Andrea Drusch, the government and politics reporter for the San Antonio Report, has compiled an extensive Voter Guide. This guide offers insights on all 86 candidates through careful monitoring of campaign filings, finance reports, and live events, along with personal interviews and website analyses. Voters can access this guide to understand what each candidate hopes to achieve if elected.

Impactful Decisions Ahead

The outcomes of these elections will significantly shape the future of San Antonio. Key issues on the agenda include ongoing economic development projects, such as a new downtown stadium for the Missions baseball team and potential relocation plans for the Spurs. Additionally, challenges related to housing affordability, public safety, and infrastructure will require the attention of the newly elected officials.

Upcoming Events and Forums

On April 8, the San Antonio Report will host a mayoral debate in collaboration with the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, which will be free and open to the public. The community is encouraged to engage by submitting questions via text, some of which may be posed during the debate.

Furthermore, the San Antonio Report is teaming up with KLRN to produce and broadcast a new edition of the Voter Guide show, aimed at informing as many voters as possible. Additional forums are also being organized for the City Council races, with further details to be announced shortly.

Commitment to Quality

The creation of the Voter Guide has been a passionate project for the San Antonio Report team. Their dedication is reflected in the thorough profiles developed for each candidate on the ballot, enhanced this year with visual maps created by photojournalist Brenda Bazán to clarify City Council districts.

Notably, the report has encountered challenges with the increased use of AI-generated imagery in campaign materials. In response, they will accept handout images for the Voter Guide while maintaining a strict standard of using only non-AI-produced photos in news coverage to ensure journalistic integrity.

Engaging the Community

The positive feedback received from past Voter Guides underscores its importance as a civic engagement tool within the community. Each election cycle presents an opportunity for improvement, and the San Antonio Report encourages public feedback on potential enhancements to future guides.

To explore the complete 2025 Voter Guide, click through each page.