Here are the candidates running for San Antonio mayor, in ballot order. Candidate information comes from the city clerk, the candidates and other sources.
To read candidates’ responses to the San Antonio Report’s questionnaire, click the “more about” link at the bottom of the candidate’s profile.
Ray Adam Basaldua
Basaldua is a business consultant who grew up on San Antonio's West Side and graduated from John Jay High School. He was a candidate for mayor in 2021.
Mayor
Challenger
Schuchardt is the owner of a trucking business who ran a largely self-funded campaign for San Antonio mayor in 2023. A San Antonio native, he graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in maritime business administration.
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Republican Party
Challenger
Longoria, 57, is a first-time candidate for elected office. He is a Navy veteran and worked as a professional photographer.
Mayor
Challenger
Nirenberg, 46, is seeking reelection to his fourth and final term as mayor after receiving more than 60% of the vote in 2021. He served two terms as District 8’s councilman before being elected mayor. Hear from the candidate The following questions were asked of all mayoral candidates. Please tell voters about yourself. I’m a […]
Mayor
Incumbent
Armando Dominguez
Dominguez is self-employed and a native of San Antonio.
Mayor
Challenger
Michael Idrogo
Idrogo has run for mayor and other elected offices numerous times over the past two decades.
Mayor
Challenger
Allen, 67, is a retired public school educator and administrator. He was a candidate for mayor in 2021 and sought the Republican nomination in the 20th Congressional District in 2020.
Mayor
Challenger
Michael Samaniego
A native of San Antonio, Samaniego is a retired Air Force master sergeant.
Mayor
Challenger
Diana Flores Uriegas
Uriegas was a candidate for the District 3 City Council seat in 2021.
Mayor
Challenger
