BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – The Bexar County Elections Department has released its sample ballot for the upcoming election on May 2. This election presents an opportunity for residents to engage in local governance through their votes.
While the City of San Antonio does not have any measures on the May 2 ballot, several nearby cities and school districts are set to participate in this important civic duty. Municipal elections tend to focus on local issues and candidates, emphasizing community needs and priorities.
Cities such as Balcones Heights, Castle Hills, Helotes, Kirby, Leon Valley, Live Oak, and Shavano Park will feature at least one council seat on their ballots. Additionally, those municipalities that do not have a tax and use reauthorization bond on the ballot still encourage citizen participation in the electoral process.
Beyond Bexar County, residents of New Braunfels, Garden Ridge, Selma, Universal City, and Karnes City, among others, will also have the chance to vote for city council candidates. Such elections often reflect the local governance landscape, showcasing candidates who are directly connected to the community.
It is common for counties to experience elections where certain offices have only one candidate running. In such cases, elections for those seats might be canceled entirely, and the single candidate is declared the winner. Voters might notice some races on their ballots featuring a lone candidate, which can create an interesting dynamic in the electoral landscape.
Several local school districts will also have bond measures on the ballot aimed at funding improvements for school facilities, athletic programs, and transportation needs. Notably, the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District is proposing three bonds amounting to nearly $300 million, highlighting the significant investment in educational infrastructure.
In Kendall County, the Comfort Independent School District will place two bonds on the ballot, totaling just over $47 million. Other districts, including Alamo Heights ISD and North East ISD, will also feature school board seats for voters to decide upon, emphasizing the importance of educational governance.
For those interested in participating in the election, the last day to register to vote is April 2. Early voting will commence on April 20 and will continue through April 28, with Election Day scheduled for Saturday, May 2. Engaging in the voting process is essential for fostering a vibrant democracy.
The entire Bexar County ballot can be viewed below:
Joint General, Special and Bond Election Sample Ballot_202603240851422095 by sheath
