Leo Pacheco Archives - San Antonio Report

Former Democratic state Rep. Leo Pacheco seeks comeback, but as a Republican

by Andrea Drusch October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

Pacheco once chaired the Bexar County Democratic Party in the 90s, but left HD 118 early after he was censured for a gun rights issue.

Candidates vying for the vacancy left by Leo Pacheco for State Representative HD-118 participate in a forum hosted by the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at Augie's Barbecue on Friday.

Five candidates seek HD 118 seat in special election

by Jackie Wang September 19, 2021September 18, 2021

Representative Leo Pacheco present at the HISD board meeting on June 13, 2019.

Special election for former state Rep. Leo Pacheco’s seat set for Sept. 28

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune September 8, 2021September 8, 2021

Union members, activists, and other organizers gather in front of the Texas State Capital in opposition to legislation that would eliminate drive-thru voting and 24 voting centers along with further restricting votes by mail.

San Antonio Democrats defend fleeing Austin as protesters rally against voting legislation

by Brendan Gibbons July 13, 2021July 14, 2021

Candidates 2020

Leo Pacheco: State representative, District 118

by San Antonio Report Staff October 10, 2020October 12, 2020

Southside Residents Succeed In Push to Bring Air Monitor to Area

by Brendan Gibbons June 11, 2020June 12, 2020

Bloomberg Rallies San Antonio Voters Ahead of Super Tuesday

by Iris Dimmick March 1, 2020March 1, 2020

Southside School District Turmoil Concerns Business Leaders, But Politicians Largely Quiet

by Emily Donaldson September 27, 2019September 28, 2019

Superintendent Rey Madrigal at the HISD board meeting on June 13, 2019.

Harlandale ISD Prepares to Fight Potential TEA Sanctions

by Emily Donaldson June 13, 2019June 15, 2019

Elections 2018, Gov & Politics

Allison Wins Straus’ Seat in State HD 121 Race; Martinez Fischer Returns to Lege

by Emily Donaldson and JJ Velasquez November 6, 2018December 6, 2019