Gina Ortiz Jones wins San Antonio mayoral race despite being outspent by conservative rival

After being sworn in June 18, Jones will be San Antonio’s first openly gay mayor and only the third woman to hold that office.

by Michael Karlis and Sanford Nowlin June 7, 2025July 1, 2025

After being sworn in June 18, Jones will be San Antonio’s first openly gay mayor and only the third woman to hold that office.

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San Antonio mayoral candidates in ‘virtual tie’ heading into Election Day, early voting data shows

Gina Ortiz Jones is leading Pablos 49%-47%, according to new data from Blueprint Polling.

by Michael Karlis June 5, 2025June 27, 2025

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Money flowing into both San Antonio mayoral campaigns, and one is spending big on media buys

Rolando Pablos’ backers, including the Texas Economic Fund and the police union, are spending big on attack ads as the campaign heats up.

by Michael Karlis June 2, 2025June 9, 2025

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Bad Takes: Gina Ortiz Jones is a better choice for San Antonio, but she can’t go it alone

The mayoral race has taken a turn for the nasty, which has shown Rolando Pablos’ true colors.

by Kevin Sanchez June 1, 2025July 17, 2025

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San Antonio mayoral hopeful Gina Ortiz Jones refuses to answer Express-News question about her middle name

‘Do you not think it’s racist?’ Jones fired back at the daily.

by Michael Karlis May 30, 2025June 26, 2025

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Cityscrapes: San Antonio’s current mayoral election feels different, but many voters wary of same old missteps

It’s not clear that either candidate fully understands Project Marvel’s risks and the real cost of a failure to deliver.

by Heywood Sanders May 30, 2025July 15, 2025

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Early-voting turnout in San Antonio mayoral runoff suggesting trouble for Gina Ortiz Jones, expert says

Voting totals for Tuesday and Wednesday show high turnout in conservative-learning North Side districts.

by Michael Karlis May 29, 2025June 8, 2025

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Text message from ‘Team Abbott’ in San Antonio mayoral race raises concerns from voters

The text message comes after candidate Gina Ortiz Jones has accused rival Rolando Pablos of being a ‘puppet’ of Gov. Greg Abbott.

by Michael Karlis May 29, 2025June 19, 2025

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Rolando Pablos says he wants to rejuvenate San Antonio’s economy. It’s trickier than it sounds.

Pablos said his economic development skills are an asset, but it’s unclear how his vision differs from what the city’s already doing.

by Michael Karlis May 29, 2025June 23, 2025

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San Antonio mayoral candidate Rolando Pablos says he’ll appoint ‘homelessness czar’

San Antonio’s unhoused population has increased nearly 20% since the COVID-19 pandemic, data shows.

by Michael Karlis May 27, 2025May 31, 2025

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Pablos, Jones exchange jabs during fiery San Antonio mayoral debate at Stable Hall

Jones blasted her rival as an ‘Abbott puppet,’ while Pablos painted his rival as a ‘carpetbagger.’

by Michael Karlis May 20, 2025May 29, 2025

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Rolando Pablos accuses Gina Ortiz Jones’ campaign of cheating during San Antonio mayoral debate

Pablos maintains that Jones’ campaign manager texted answers to her candidate during a Univision debate.

by Michael Karlis May 19, 2025May 29, 2025

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Survey: Education among top issues for voters in San Antonio mayoral election

Both mayoral candidates say improving education is among their top priorities, but they offer differing ideas how to do it.

by Michael Karlis May 16, 2025June 9, 2025

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Despite ties to Greg Abbott, San Antonio mayoral candidate Rolando Pablos says he’s his ‘own man’

Pablos’ rival, Gina Ortiz Jones, has attacked him for being a one-time Abbott appointee who’s backed by a PAC tied to the governor.

by Michael Karlis May 14, 2025June 23, 2025

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San Antonio’s powerful police union endorses Rolando Pablos for mayor

Pablos, a Republican and ally of Gov. Greg Abbott, has made funding the city’s police department among his campaign’s top priorities.

by Michael Karlis May 13, 2025July 8, 2025

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Gina Ortiz Jones gets endorsements from ex-San Antonio mayors, nearly half of city council

Republican Rolando Pablos, who already faces an uphill battle in the mayoral election, largely watched from the sidelines.

by Michael Karlis May 12, 2025June 9, 2025

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San Antonio’s next mayor will need to tackle city’s $200 million budget deficit

Rolando Pablos and Gina Ortiz Jones offered different priorities at a recent debate when asked how to deal with the city’s dwindling resources.

by Michael Karlis May 8, 2025May 23, 2025

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Pablos zeroes in on local issues while Jones rebukes Trump, Abbott in San Antonio mayoral debate

Project Marvel and the city’s dangerous dog problem came up during the candidates’ discussion.

by Michael Karlis May 7, 2025June 15, 2025

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First of two scheduled mayoral debates set for Tuesday night at San Antonio College

Gina Ortiz Jones and Rolando Pablos will face off in their first debate since last Saturday’s citywide election.

by Michael Karlis May 6, 2025May 14, 2025

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Circumstances could help Rolando Pablos become San Antonio’s first Republican mayor in 30 years

Low voter turnout, competitive runoffs in some council races and a lack of social media presence could spell trouble for Gina Ortiz Jones.

by Michael Karlis May 6, 2025May 28, 2025