City Hosts Candidate Application Day Ahead of May 3 Election

Published on January 13, 2024

Applications for ballot placement will be accepted from January 15 to February 14.

SAN ANTONIO (January 13, 2025) – The City of San Antonio Office of the City Clerk will host a Mayor and Council Candidate Application Day on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at City Hall beginning at 8 a.m. for residents interested in applying for a place on the May 3, 2025 General Election ballot. 

Applications can be filed at City Hall, located at 100 Military Plaza, from January 15 until 5 p.m. on February 14, 2025. The Office of the City Clerk is open during regular business hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Note that extended hours will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. only on the first (January 15) and last (February 14) day of the application period.

Candidate Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a registered City of San Antonio voter. 
• Must have resided in San Antonio continuously for one year. 
• Must have resided in their respective City Council District for at least 6 months prior to filing an application for a place on the ballot. 
• Must submit two documents verifying residency.  
• Must designate a campaign treasurer.
• Must remit a $100 filing fee and a $10 notary fee (payment options: credit card, cash, check, or money order made to the City of San Antonio). Alternatively, may collect petition signatures in lieu of the filing fee

Applicants may bring one additional person to assist them with filing. For more information regarding the application process, campaign finance regulations, and available resources, visit the Office of the City Clerk website or call (210) 207-7253. Callers must select “English” or “Spanish” and then press Option 3 to reach the Elections Division.