Pflugerville Voters Set for Dec. 13 Runoff After No Majority in Nov. 4

Pflugerville voters will return to the polls on Dec. 13 to decide the city’s next mayor after no candidate secured a majority in the Nov. 4 election.

Runoff Election Details

The city announced a runoff on Nov. 18, 2025. Voters will choose between the two candidates who received the most votes in November: Pat McCord and Doug Weiss. Early voting ran from Dec. 1 to Dec. 9, and Williamson County voters will use the same locations as Travis County voters.

November Vote Totals

• Gregory L. Harrington – 1,378
• Andy Lindsey – 317
• Pat McCord – 3,241
• Doug Weiss – 4,444

Doug Weiss led with 47% of the vote, falling short of the 50% threshold, while McCord advanced with just under 35%.

Candidates and Platforms

Doug Weiss

A nine-year Pflugerville City Council member, Weiss has been involved in community organizations such as the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation, Capital Area Emergency Communications District, and the Pflugerville Education Foundation. He emphasized a focus on public safety, infrastructure, and attracting new amenities.

> “Doug is committed to ensuring that growth strengthens our community spirit, keeping Pflugerville a place where people feel safe, connected and welcome,” his campaign website reads.

Pat McCord

McCord, a six-year city council member who has lived in Pflugerville for over 33 years, previously worked as a tech executive at Minco Technology and Austin Semiconductor and still works part-time in the industry. He highlighted affordability, lower tax rates, and financial transparency.

> “Every major contract, project cost, and budget decision should be clear, easy to find and open to public input. I won’t let anyone hide the true cost of their decisions, it’s your money and you deserve to know exactly how it’s being spent.”

Key Takeaways

• The runoff will decide Pflugerville’s next mayor on Dec. 13.
• Doug Weiss and Pat McCord are the finalists after the November election.
• Early voting was available from Dec. 1 to Dec. 9.

The runoff will determine the city’s next leader, with voters weighing the candidates’ visions for safety, infrastructure, affordability, and transparency.