Texas Election Day: Decisive Runoffs, Propositions and Local Races Await Final Count

On December 13, Texas voters turned out in record numbers to decide a slate of runoff contests that will shape city councils, mayoral seats and school board positions across the state. While early voting already accounted for the majority of ballots, the final tally will only be confirmed once the official canvass is complete.

Dec. 13 Runoffs: A Snapshot of the Contested Seats

The runoff results posted so far are unofficial, pending the final canvass. The percentages shown reflect the proportion of votes counted to date, out of the estimated total votes for each race.

• Buda City Council District C: Kimberly Goodman leads with 43.10% versus Jeffrey Morales 42.63%. Emily Jones trails at 14.27%.
• Kyle Mayor: Yvonne Flores-Cale holds 50.83% against Robert Rizo’s 49.17%.
• Kyle City Council District 1: Courtney Goza has 50.80% and Bear Heiser 49.20%.
• Leander City Council Place 3: Natomi Blair is ahead with 53.78% versus Anna Yelaun’s 46.22%.
• Pflugerville Mayor: Doug Weiss leads with 56.00% over Pat McCord’s 44.00%.
• San Marcos City Council Place 2: Josh Paselk has 54.50% against Saul Gonzales’ 45.50%.

These figures are based on early voting and provisional ballots; the final counts will include all Election Day ballots.

Texas Propositions: A Statewide Vote on 17 Issues

The November 2025 ballot featured seventeen propositions. The unofficial tallies show the following outcomes:

| Proposition | For | % For | Against | % Against |

|————-|—–|——–|———|———–|

| 1 | 2,046,579 | 69.16% | 912,552 | 30.84% |

| 2 | 1,946,114 | 65.62% | 1,019,572 | 34.38% |

| 3 | 1,817,107 | 61.37% | 1,143,709 | 38.63% |

| 4 | 2,082,580 | 70.57% | 868,590 | 29.43% |

| 5 | 1,854,869 | 63.84% | 1,050,826 | 36.16% |

| 6 | 1,589,820 | 54.91% | 1,305,350 | 45.09% |

| 7 | 2,555,236 | 86.64% | 394,156 | 13.36% |

| 8 | 2,141,326 | 72.22% | 823,534 | 27.78% |

| 9 | 1,903,769 | 65.27% | 1,013,068 | 34.73% |

| 10 | 2,633,016 | 89.29% | 315,936 | 10.71% |

| 11 | 2,295,302 | 77.69% | 659,220 | 22.31% |

| 12 | 1,798,494 | 61.95% | 1,104,564 | 38.05% |

| 13 | 2,351,517 | 79.46% | 607,737 | 20.54% |

| 14 | 2,017,935 | 68.59% | 924,022 | 31.41% |

| 15 | 2,066,656 | 69.87% | 891,092 | 30.13% |

| 16 | 2,133,723 | 71.97% | 831,114 | 28.03% |

| 17 | 1,675,184 | 57.64% | 1,231,281 | 42.36% |

All propositions show a clear majority for the “For” side, with the lowest margin on Proposition 17.

U.S. House District 18: A Close Race

The November 2025 contest for U.S. House District 18 remains highly contested. The unofficial results are as follows:

• Christian Menefee (Democrat): 21,979 votes (28.89%)
• Amanda Edwards (Democrat): 19,440 votes (25.55%)
• Jolanda Jones (Democrat): 14,524 votes (19.09%)
• Carmen Montiel (Republican): 5,107 votes (6.71%)
• Isaiah Martin (Democrat): 4,336 votes (5.70%)
• Ollie Knox (Republican): 3,130 votes (4.11%)
• Stephen Huey (Democrat): 1,414 votes (1.86%)
• Ronald Whitfield (Republican): 1,174 votes (1.54%)
• Carter Page (Republican): 943 votes (1.24%)
• Theodis Daniel (Republican): 937 votes (1.23%)
• Valencia Williams (Democrat): 915 votes (1.20%)
• George Foreman (Independent): 827 votes (1.09%)
• Feldon Bonner (Democrat): 553 votes (0.73%)
• Vince Duncan (Independent): 407 votes (0.53%)
• Reyna Anderson (Independent): 263 votes (0.35%)
• Tammie Rochester (Independent): 135 votes (0.18%)

The race is still pending a final count, but the data so far indicate a multi-party field with no single candidate in the lead.

Local Elections Spotlight

Beyond the state-wide ballot, numerous local contests were decided in the runoff cycle. Highlights include:

• Buda Council District C: Kimberly Goodman narrowly leads.
• Kyle Mayor: Yvonne Flores-Cale edges out Robert Rizo.
• Leander City Council Place 3: Natomi Blair maintains a majority.
• Pflugerville Mayor: Doug Weiss holds a clear lead.
• San Marcos City Council Place 2: Josh Paselk is ahead.

School board and city council positions across the state also saw close races, with many results still pending final canvassing. For example, the Buda ISD Board Place 1 race shows Sara Jane Cantwell at 49.53% versus Brian Caller’s 32.16%, while the Elgin Prop A race has Jacob Rane Wilhite at 59.72% against Jeff Jakobeit’s 29.28%.

Key Takeaways

• The December 13 runoff results are provisional; the official canvass will include all Election Day ballots.
• Texas propositions 1-17 all passed with significant majorities, the smallest margin on Proposition 17.
• The U.S. House District 18 race features a crowded field with no clear frontrunner yet.
• Local contests, especially city council and mayoral races, are largely decided but final counts are still pending.

These outcomes underscore the importance of every ballot, as early voting already accounted for the majority of votes but final totals may shift the margins in close races. Voters and parties alike will wait for the official canvass to confirm the final winners.

Closing

Texas voters have once again demonstrated their engagement through early voting and a high turnout on Election Day. While the current figures give a clear picture of many races, the final official canvass will determine the definitive outcomes. As the state moves forward, the decisions made in these contests will shape local governance, school board priorities, and state policy directions for the coming years.

Key Takeaways

• Runoff results remain provisional; final canvass pending.
• All Texas propositions passed, Proposition 17 had the tightest margin.
• U.S. House District 18 remains a multi-party contest.
• Local races largely decided, but final counts will confirm winners.

The official canvass will provide the final verdict on these critical elections, ensuring every vote is counted and every voice heard.