Texas Mayoral Races Headed for Runoff Elections June 7

Several Texas cities, including Garland, Bastrop, San Antonio, and Port Arthur, are heading to mayoral runoff elections after no candidate secured the required majority in recent races. In Garland, Deborah S. Morris and Dylan Hedrick, both with extensive city council experience, will compete to succeed the term-limited mayor, with public safety and economic development key campaign issues. Bastrop's runoff follows a tumultuous mayoral resignation, with Ishmael Harris and Willie DeLaRosa vying to restore trust and address community divisions. San Antonio's crowded race narrowed to Gina Ortiz Jones and Rolando Pablos, reflecting a contest between candidates with national political profiles and outside fundraising. In Port Arthur, Charlotte Moses and Charlie Lewis Jr. advanced, with all candidates focusing on solutions for the city’s growing homeless population. All runoff elections are scheduled for June 7, with early voting in the preceding week.