San Antonio Voters Already Decided the Spurs Project

Published on August 05, 2026

72% of all votes cast came from registered City of San Antonio voters.

SAN ANTONIO (August 5, 2026) — District 9 Councilwoman Misty Spears is calling on any city leaders who want a Spurs re-vote to respect the will of San Antonio voters and move forward with the Spurs arena project, following a detailed review of the May election results.

The analysis confirms what many already knew: San Antonio voters were not bystanders in this election—they drove it.

Of the 248,658 total ballots cast, 178,176 were cast by registered City of San Antonio voters, representing 72% of every vote cast on the Spurs Proposition B. When the votes are limited to City of San Antonio registered voters, the project was approved with 51.72%, demonstrating that city residents had their voices heard.

"The argument that San Antonio voters somehow didn't have the opportunity to weigh in simply doesn't match the facts," Spears said. "Nearly three out of every four ballots cast came from registered City of San Antonio voters. City voters participated, city voters were heard, and city voters approved the project."

Spears noted that seven of San Antonio's ten City Council districts supported the Spurs proposition, further demonstrating broad geographic support across the city.

"Let's also be honest about something else," Spears continued. "Every voter knew exactly what Proposition B represented. There was no mystery. This was the most discussed local issue of the election. Voters understood they were making a decision about the future of the San Antonio Spurs, and they made that decision at the ballot box."

Spears also pointed out that the election occurred before the Spurs' remarkable championship run, which further energized the community and reinforced the importance of securing the franchise's long-term future in San Antonio.

"If anything, the excitement and pride this team generated over the past season have only strengthened the case for keeping the Spurs in San Antonio for generations to come," Spears said.

Rather than reopening a question that voters have already answered, Spears urged city leaders to focus on delivering the project responsibly, protecting taxpayers, and ensuring the community receives the full public benefit of its investment.

"The election is over. The voters have spoken. It's time to stop relitigating the outcome and start delivering results."

City of San Antonio Voter Analysis

• Total ballots cast: 248,658
• Registered City of San Antonio ballots cast: 178,176
• City of San Antonio share of all votes cast: 72%
• City of San Antonio registered voters FOR: 51.72%
• Seven of ten City Council districts voted in favor of the proposition and the Spurs.

For more information about the source of these numbers please refer to the Bexar County Elections Department.