On Dec. 13, voters across Travis, Hays and Williamson counties turned out to decide the future of their local governments, with runoffs determining new mayors and council members.
The results announced on Saturday are preliminary. Election officials noted that the numbers are unofficial until the final, official canvass of votes is completed later this month.
In the heart of Central Texas, the most closely watched contests were the mayoral runoffs in Kyle and Pflugerville. Both cities had no candidate secure a majority in the November 4 election, triggering a second round on Dec. 13.
Kyle’s mayoral race narrowed to Yvonne Flores‑Cale and Robert Rizo, the top two finishers from the first round. According to the preliminary tally, Flores‑Cale received 50.83 % of the vote, edging out Rizo.
Pflugerville’s runoff was called on Nov. 18, 2025 after the November 4 ballot failed to produce a majority winner. The finalists, Pat McCord and Doug Weiss, faced off on Dec. 13, and Weiss secured 56.00 % of the vote.
Beyond the mayoral battles, several city council seats were also contested in runoffs held on the same night.
In Buda, the City Council District C race saw Kimberly Goodman and Jeffrey Morales advance from the November election, each polling roughly 43 % of the vote. Goodman emerged victorious with 50.79 % in the runoff.
Kyle’s City Council District 1 featured incumbent Bear Heiser and challenger Courtney Goza. Heiser had about 40 % of the November vote, while Goza had 27 %. The runoff result flipped the seat, with Goza winning 50.80 %.
Leander’s City Council Place 3 saw Natomi Blair and Anna Yelaun move into the runoff. Blair had roughly 48 % of the November vote, Yelaun 40 %. Blair captured the seat with 53.78 %.
In San Marcos, Josh Paselk and incumbent Saul Gonzales advanced to the runoff. Paselk had 35 % and Gonzales 27 % in November. The final count gave Paselk 54.50 %.
Across all races, the November first‑round percentages ranged from 27 % for incumbents to 48 % for challengers, illustrating how close the contests were before the runoffs.
These new officials will take office shortly after the canvass is finalized, shaping policy decisions in their respective municipalities for the coming year.
The official canvass, scheduled for later this month, will confirm the numbers and solidify the results, ensuring that each elected candidate is duly sworn.
For now, the preliminary tallies provide a clear snapshot of voter preferences in Central Texas, highlighting a competitive political landscape.
The outcome of these runoffs underscores the importance of every vote, as even narrow margins determined the direction of local leadership.
As the counties move toward final certification, residents can anticipate a shift in governance that reflects the will expressed on Dec. 13.
Key Takeaways
- Yvonne Flores‑Cale wins Kyle mayor with 50.83 %.
- Doug Weiss secures Pflugerville mayor with 56.00 %.
- Multiple council seats change hands: Goodman, Goza, Blair, Paselk win their respective races.
The December 13 runoffs have reshaped the political map of Central Texas, with new leaders set to guide their communities forward.
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