Polls closed for the June 17 runoff election at 7 p.m.
With only 269 residents from District 6 casting their ballots, Ryan received 147 votes and Vogues 122, or 54.65% and 45.35% respectively.
"Thank you to everyone in District 6 who turned out to vote during the runoff! I am beyond honored to have this opportunity to represent my community and serve as the next City Council member," Ryan said. "I would also like to congratulate my opponents on a race well run. Thank you New Braunfels! Now let’s get to work."
Vogues said he is thankful for the support he received during his campaign.
"I'm happy with the results and it [was] a long endeavor and I'm happy it's over with," Vogues said. "It was a learning experience for sure, I have no regrets."
How we got here
At the initial election on May 6, Ryan led in the race for District 6 with 46.49% of the vote. Vogues joined her in the runoff election with 28.44% of the vote.
Incumbent James Blakey did not secure enough votes for the runoff election by receiving 24.77%. He said in a statement to Community Impact following the May 6 election that he is looking forward to serving the community in new ways.
“I was proud to serve my district for the last three years,” Blakey said. “I have spent over 36 years in this district. I love my neighbors, all my family that live in this district and all my friends here in New Braunfels. We have such a special place here in New Braunfels and Comal County. I am proud that we had other candidates for getting involved and stepping up. It’s important for all of us to serve when the time is right. I look forward to watching April Ryan’s service to support our wonderful district. She has done so much for our community before and this is another great chapter to her service to the families here in New Braunfels.”
All results are unofficial until canvassed. Visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide to see results from all elections in your community.
