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Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Texas Tribune
Gina Ortiz Jones, a Democrat and military veteran, won the San Antonio mayoral runoff against Rolando Pablos, in a highly partisan race that drew significant outside spending, marking her as the city's first mayor from the LGBTQ community and emphasizing a focus on social issues and community support.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
Gina Ortiz Jones, a Filipino American and former Air Force official, has been elected as San Antonio's mayor, becoming the city's first openly gay leader. She campaigned on expanding education, affordable housing, and addressing poverty, and her victory reflects a shift in Latino voter sentiment amid national political changes. Jones, aligned with Democratic values, defeated Republican-leaning opponent Rolando Pablos in a city known for its Democratic stronghold and diverse community.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Hill
Gina Ortiz Jones, a Democrat and former Biden administration official, won the San Antonio mayoral runoff against Republican Rolando Pablos, securing her position as the city's first openly lesbian mayor and its third female mayor, in a race that defied GOP hopes despite Pablos's fundraising advantages and endorsements.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by San Antonio Report
Gina Ortiz Jones is leading in the San Antonio mayoral race with 53.66% of the vote, despite facing significant attacks and spending from her opponent Rolando Pablos and his supporters. She expressed optimism about her campaign's vision and the positive political shift in the city amid a highly competitive election with substantial campaign finance activity. The race, along with several City Council runoffs, could signal a major change in San Antonio's political landscape.