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Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the correct spelling of candidate Jonathon Frazier's name.
New Braunfels City Council called a May election for mayor and two City Council seats Feb. 9.
What you need to know
In New Braunfels, the mayor is elected to a three-year term and is elected at-large, with a limit of three consecutive terms. The term “at-large” means the seat represents the entire city, and not singular districts, according to the city’s charter.
Mayor Neal Linnartz was sworn into the seat in May 2023, winning nearly 60% of the vote, as previously reported by Community Impact.
The two council seats up for election are Districts 5 and 6, currently held by Mary Ann Labowski and April Ryan, respectively. Labowski was also sworn in after the May 2023 election, while Ryan was sworn in in June following a runoff election, as previously reported by Community Impact.
The last day to file for candidacy was Feb. 13, according to the city’s website.
Incumbent Mayor Linnartz faces three challengers for the May election, including Michael French, who works in communications, Angela Allen, who currently holds a seat on the city’s planning commission and business owner Jonathon Frazier.
Council member Labowski faces one challenger, Chase Taylor, who also holds a seat on the city's planning commission.
Council member Ryan will face two challengers for her seat, including retail sales associate Nikki Shaw and engineer Steven Voges.
Before you go
The election will be held in Guadalupe and Comal counties. Election day will be May 2, and early voting will take place April 20-25 and April 27-28, according to agenda documents.
The last day to register to vote is April 2.
