Elections

Saturday, May 2, 2025 General Election Cancelled

On February 23, 2026, the City of Alamo Heights cancelled the general election, Ordinance No. 2256, which elects members of the governing body. In even year, Councilmembers Place 3, Place 4, and Place 5 are elected. Due to unopposed candidates, the incumbents will continue to serve the exceptional community of Alamo Heights.

Certification of Unopposed Candidates for City Council – City Secretary Elsa T. Robles declared Blake M. Bonner as Councilmember Place 3, Lynda Billa Burke as Councilmember Place 4, and Trey Jacobson as Councilmember Place 5. Congratulations! They will begin their new two-year term in May 2026.

General Election Overview

Regular City elections shall be held annually on the uniform election date in May, at which time officials will be elected to fill vacant positions. In odd years, the Mayor, and Councilmembers Place 1 and Place 2 are elected. In even years, Councilmembers Place 3, Place 4, and Place 5 are elected. The City of Alamo Heights elections are governed by Local Govt Code 22.032 and the Texas Election Code. The City Secretary oversees election activities for the City and coordinates with the Bexar County Elections Department.

Candidate Qualifications for City Council

  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older on the first day of the term to be filled at the election or on the date of appointment.
  • Must be a qualified voter on the date of election.
  • Have resided in the City for a year preceding the election.
  • Has not been determined mentally incompetent by a final judgement of a court.
  • Has not been finally convicted of a felony from which the candidate has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities.
  • Must satisfy any other eligibility requirements prescribed by law.

General Election Date for 2027

The City of Alamo Heights will hold a general election on Saturday, May 1, 2027. The positions open for election are Mayor, Councilmembers Place 1, and Place 2 to serve a two-year term on the Alamo Heights City Council. 

General Election 2026 Notices

**Notice of Deadline to File Applications for Place on Ballot (2026) / Aviso de Fecha Limite Para Presentar Solicitudes Para un Lugar en la Boleta (2026)**

**Notice of Drawing for Place on Ballot (2026) / Aviso del Sorteo Para un Lugar en la Boleta de Votación (2026)** – CANCELLED DUE TO UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES

**Ordinance No. 2255: Ordering General Election – May 2, 2026**

**Required Order & Notice for General Election – May 2, 2026**

**Certification of Unopposed Candidates for City Council – May 2, 2026**

**Ordinance No. 2256: Cancelling General Election – May 2, 2026**

Click here for the Notice of Voting Order Priority / Clic aqui para el aviso de prioridad de orden de votación

Candidate Packets and Information

Candidate packets are available at City Hall, 6116 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209 between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during January 14, 2026, through February 13, 2026. Packets are to be submitted to the City Secretary. Candidate packets are also accessible via website. Click here or on the individual forms below.

Los paquetes de candidatos están disponibles en City Hall, 6116 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209 entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m. durante el 14 de enero de 2026 hasta el 13 de febrero de 2026. Los paquetes deben enviarse al Secretario de la Ciudad. Los paquetes de candidatos también son accesibles a través del sitio web. Haga clic aquí o en los formularios individuales a continuación.

Candidate Applications

Councilmember Place 3 – Blake M. Bonner

Councilmember Place 4 – Lynda Billa Burke

Councilmember Place 5 – Trey Jacobson

 

Appointment of Campaign Treasurer

Trey Jacobson

Code of Fair Campaign Practices

Lynda Billa Burke

Trey Jacobson

 

Campaign Finance Reports

All Political Subdivisions Must Post Campaign Finance Reports Online (September 25, 2023)

The 88th Legislature passed HB 2626, which requires all political subdivisions to post on their website all campaign finance reports filed on or after September 1, 2023. The new Internet posting requirement applies to all entities that receive campaign finance reports, including counties, cities, school districts, hospital districts, library districts, utility districts, water districts, etc. The campaign reports must be posted within 10 business days of receipt and remain on the political subdivision’s website for five years after the report is first made available.

Karl P. Baker Campaign Finance Report – January 15, 2026

Lawson Jessee Campaign Finance Report – July 15, 2025

Karl P. Baker Campaign Finance Report – July 15, 2025

Lawson Jessee Campaign Finance Report – January 15, 2025

Karl P. Baker Campaign Finance Report – January 15, 2025

John Savage Campaign Finance Report – July 15, 2024

Karl P. Baker Campaign Finance Report – July 15, 2024

Lawson Jessee Campaign Finance Report – July 15, 2024

Karl P. Baker Campaign Finance Report – January 15, 2024

John Savage Campaign Finance Report – January 15, 2024

Lawson Jessee Campaign Finance Report – January 15, 2024

AH Neighborhood Committee Specific-Purpose Campaign Finance Report – January 15, 2024

Additional Resources (Recursos adicionales)

City of Alamo Heights Charter

Texas Ethics Commission’s Guide to Political Advertising

Electioneering Ordinance # 2014

TML’s guide to become a City Official

Bexar County Elections Department