District 9 Councilwoman Votes For Moving Elections to November

Published on December 18, 2025

District 9 Councilwoman Votes For Moving Municipal Elections to November of Odd-Numbered Years

Cites incremental reform and recent voter input

SAN ANTONIO (December 18, 2025) – The San Antonio City Council approved a resolution to move municipal elections from May to November of odd-numbered years today. District 9 Councilwoman Misty Spears voted in favor of the change, emphasizing clearer election timing, fiscal responsibility, and recent feedback from District 9 residents.

Over the past week, the District 9 office conducted a community survey that received 743 responses. District 9 stated their results showed approximately 60% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed with moving municipal elections from May to a November election cycle, reflecting meaningful constituent support for transitioning away from low-turnout spring elections.

Councilwoman Misty Spears said, “Elections should be easy to understand, easy to access, and administered with integrity. This vote reflects what residents are telling us and represents a practical step toward improving our local election system.

“While I support the resolution, the change should be viewed as incremental reform, not the final destination. Aligning municipal elections with November of even-numbered years remains the approach that would yield the highest voter participation and the greatest long-term cost savings by consolidating election administration, according to preliminary data.

“These are key points from the District 9 Office. Reflecting community-informed decision-making, the District 9 survey conducted over the past week received 743 responses, with roughly 60 percent supporting a move from May to a November election cycle.

“Regarding incremental reform, moving elections to November of odd-numbered years advances the City away from low-turnout, higher-cost May elections while laying groundwork for future alignment with even-year November elections.

“To maximize voter turnout, November elections generally see higher participation than spring elections, helping ensure election results are shaped by more residents across the city.

“To clarify election timing, a November election schedule is more familiar to many voters and reduces confusion associated with off-cycle elections.”

The District 9 office will continue working with the City Clerk’s Office and community partners to ensure residents receive clear, timely information ahead of the first election conducted under the new calendar.