Editor's note: This story was updated with the latest information on the Kyle mayoral race—the application for which is due Sept. 3.

Kyle voters have a chance to decide the city's next mayor and three city council seats in the November elections.

The details

In July, Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell announced his upcoming resignation, effective in November—one year before his term ends. As of press time on Sept. 2, the following candidates are running to finish his term:
  • Robert Rizo, current Place 2 council member
  • Yvonne R. Flores-Cale
  • Donny Wills
  • Andrea Villescaz
Council District 1 is currently held by Bear Heiser, who also serves as mayor pro tem. He will run against the following challengers for Place 1:
  • Courtney Goza
  • Ellen Ermis
  • Kyle LeVell
Council District 2 is also on the ballot as Rizo is running for mayor. As of press time on Sept. 2, one day before the filing deadline, Place 2 candidates include:
  • Melisa Medina
  • Paul Hill
Council District 3 is currently held by Miguel Zuniga, who will run against Claudia Zapata.

Dates to know
  • Oct. 6: Last day to register to vote
  • Oct. 20: First day of early voting
  • Oct. 23: Last day to apply for a ballot by mail—with the application received in office—not postmarked
  • Oct. 31: Last day of early voting in person
  • Nov. 4: Election Day
Where to vote


Hays County participates in the Countywide Polling Place Program, which allows voters to use any polling location within their county rather than having to stay within their precinct.

Early voting locations include:
  • Dripping Springs ISD Center for Learning and Leadership: 200 Sportsplex Drive, Dripping Springs
  • Patriots' Hall of Dripping Springs: 231 Patriots' Hall Blvd., Dripping Springs
  • Broadway Polling Center: 401 Broadway St., Ste. A, San Marcos
  • Hays County Elections Office: 120 Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos
  • LBJ Student Center: 301 Student Center Drive, San Marcos
  • Buda City Hall: 405 E. Loop St., Bldg. 100, Buda
  • Sunfield Station: 2610 Main St., Buda
  • Hays CISD Academic Support Center: 21003 I-35 frontage road, Kyle
  • Hays County Transportation Department: 2171 Yarrington Road, Kyle
  • Kyle City Hall: 100 W. Center St., Kyle
  • Hays CISD Transportation Office: 2385 High Road, Uhland
  • Texan Academy at Scudder: 400 Green Acres Drive, Wimberley
  • Wimberley Community Center: 14068 RR 12, Wimberley


One more thing

Community Impact will continue to cover elections impacting residents throughout Hays County, with upcoming Q&As and election night results.