San Antonio mayoral candidate Gina Ortiz Jones isn’t taking anything for granted

Jones, a Democrat, is facing Republican Rolando Pablos in a June 7 runoff expected to be deep in partisanship and outside money.

by Jade Esteban Estrada May 6, 2025May 13, 2025

Jones, a Democrat, is facing Republican Rolando Pablos in a June 7 runoff expected to be deep in partisanship and outside money.

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Glitter Political: Climate justice activist DeeDee Belmares envisions a cleaner future

Belmares is the former co-chair of the Community Alliance for a United San Antonio (CAUSA), the coalition that worked to get the 2013 non-discrimination ordinance passed.

by Jade Esteban Estrada June 30, 2022May 27, 2025

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Peter Sakai pulls ahead in Democratic runoff for Bexar County judge

Sakai, a 67-year-old Rio Grande Valley native, now appears to be the Democrat who will face Republican Trish DeBerry in the Nov. 8 general election.

by Jade Esteban Estrada May 24, 2022February 20, 2025

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Glitter Political: Peter Sakai remembers his roots as he vies to serve as Bexar County Judge

When County Judge Nelson Wolff announced his retirement last year, Sakai, 67, stepped down from his district court bench to make his dedication to the race clear to voters.

by Jade Esteban Estrada May 5, 2022October 23, 2024

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Glitter Political: The evolution of Texas Rep. Ina Minjarez, candidate for Bexar County judge

The El Paso native is locked in a May 24 runoff with former district court Judge Peter Sakai to represent the Democratic Party in the high-stakes race.

by Jade Esteban Estrada April 25, 2022April 23, 2025

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San Antonio mayoral candidate Gina Ortiz Jones isn’t taking anything for granted

Glitter Political: Climate justice activist DeeDee Belmares envisions a cleaner future

Peter Sakai pulls ahead in Democratic runoff for Bexar County judge

Glitter Political: Peter Sakai remembers his roots as he vies to serve as Bexar County Judge

Glitter Political: The evolution of Texas Rep. Ina Minjarez, candidate for Bexar County judge

Glitter Political: District 2 council candidate Nneka Cleaver’s strength is bringing people together

Glitter Political: San Antonio Council hopeful Mario Bravo vies to jump from activism to public office

Glitter Political: Councilwoman Jada Andrews-Sullivan says there’s still more work to do for District 2

Glitter Political: Council Candidate Teri Castillo believes in the cultural interconnectedness of District 5

Glitter Political: Jalen McKee-Rodriguez aims to unseat his former boss on San Antonio council

Glitter Political: San Antonio Poet Laureate Andrea ‘Vocab’ Sanderson wields plus-size influence

Glitter Political: District 3 council candidate Phyllis Viagran aims to carry on her family’s work ethic

Glitter Political: Council Candidate Norberto ‘Geremy’ Landin sees District 5’s hope and resiliency

Glitter Political: H. Drew Galloway cut his own path by encouraging young people to vote

Glitter Political: Outgoing County Commissioner Kevin Wolff tips his hat after 15 years of public service

Glitter Political: Democrat Ina Minjarez prepares for another session playing defense in the Texas House

Glitter Political: Councilwoman Rebecca Viagran wants District 3 to recognize its world-class status

Trish DeBerry leads in tight race for Bexar County’s Precinct 3 race

Texas House Candidate Claire Barnett Believes Voters Deserve a Democratic Choice

Glitter Political: MJ Hegar is a mama bear on a mission to unseat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn