Filing for a place on the ballot in the Nov. 8 election ended Aug. 22. In the city of San Marcos, voters will fill four positions on City Council, including the mayor’s seat and places 1, 2 and 3. Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 24. For the full early voting schedule, including polling locations, click here. Look for an Election Guide featuring Q&As with each candidate in the October edition of Community Impact Newspaper. Candidate information is according to applications for places on the ballot filed with the city. Asterisks indicate incumbent candidates.
Five candidates have filed for the mayor’s seat. Current Mayor Daniel Guerrero will not seek re-election.
Ruben Becerra Occupation: baker Length of residency in San Marcos: 1 year, 3 months Sam Brannon Occupation: self-employed Length of residency in San Marcos: 6 years, 6 months Cherif Gacis Occupation: relationship banker Length of residency in San Marcos: 18 years Jacob Montoya Occupation: self-employed Length of residency in San Marcos: 1 year, 3 months John Thomaides Occupation: small-business owner Length of residency in San Marcos: 23 years, 6 months
Two candidates have filed for the Place 1 seat.
Rene Compean Occupation: H-E-B staff Length of residency in San Marcos: 25 years, 8 months Lisa Prewitt* Occupation: landscape designer Length of residency in San Marcos: 20 years
Four candidates have filed for the Place 2 seat. Jude Prather, who currently holds the Place 2 seat, will not seek re-election.
Allison Cason Occupation: waitress at Grin’s Length of residency in San Marcos: 1 year Lisa Marie Coppoletta Occupation: professor Length of residency in San Marcos: 5 years Saul Gonzales Occupation: maintenance engineer Length of residency in San Marcos: not listed Shane Scott Occupation: self-employed Length of residency in San Marcos: 22 years, 8 months
