San Antonio-area voters will see a short but high-stakes local ballot on Saturday, May 2, with a cluster of school board races and a major three proposition bond in Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD. Early voting runs from April 20 through April 28, and Election Day polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Key deadlines include April 2 as the last day to register to vote and April 22 as the last day to receive an application for a ballot by mail.
To help residents sort it all out, the San Antonio Report has put together a voter guide that includes candidate profiles and local voting information for school board contests across the county. The guide also links to county resources and the full list of early voting sites, according to the San Antonio Report.
What's on the ballot
The headline race is the Alamo Colleges District 9 trustee contest, a four way matchup on the Northeast Side that will determine who holds a six year seat on the community college board. Voters in SCUC ISD will also decide a $295 million, three proposition bond that the district says would pay for campus renovations, stadium upgrades and classroom technology. Other trustee races are on the ballot in Alamo Heights, North East and Southwest ISDs, where incumbents and challengers are competing for three year terms. The District 9 candidate list is posted by Alamo Colleges, and the bond order is detailed on the SCUC ISD website.
How to vote and key dates
Early voting runs from April 20 to April 28, and Bexar County publishes a PDF listing early voting locations and hours for the May 2 election. The Texas Secretary of State May 2 election calendar sets April 2 as the last day to register, and county materials note April 22 as the final day to receive applications for ballots by mail. Voters can check registration status and pull a sample ballot on the Bexar County Elections page before heading to the polls, and they should consult the official calendars for any last minute changes. The Texas Secretary of State provides the official statewide election calendar and related resources.
What SCUC's bond would buy
SCUC has broken its proposal into three pieces: about $230.7 million for districtwide facility work, $55.3 million for stadium and athletic improvements, and roughly $9.1 million for technology devices and replacements. The district says the package is structured so that it is not expected to increase the 2026 to 2027 tax rate, although that depends on how property values change. A full bond breakdown and a list of frequently asked questions are available on the district's bond page, according to SCUC ISD.
Alamo Colleges District 9: A rematch to watch
The Alamo Colleges election page shows incumbent Leslie Sachanowicz facing three challengers in District 9, turning the Northeast Side trustee seat into a four candidate race that could be decided by a relatively small turnout. Local reporting outlines the candidates' backgrounds and past public service, giving voters a clearer sense of who is on the ballot before they walk into the voting booth. For more background, see the candidate list on Alamo Colleges and a reporting overview in the Express-News, which covers the filings and candidate bios.
Turnout and context
School board races in Bexar County are often decided by low turnout and a handful of highly organized local campaigns, which means a small number of votes can flip a seat and shift the balance on budgets, curriculum decisions and superintendent hiring. North East ISD's trustee contests have drawn extra attention this cycle, and observers say both the SCUC bond and broader school governance fights will shape how the May results are interpreted across the county. The San Antonio Report voter guide continues to update profiles and links as new forums and campaign materials roll out, according to the San Antonio Report.
Quick checklist before you vote
Before May 2, confirm your registration, look up your sample ballot and pick an early voting site or your Election Day polling place so there are no surprises. If you plan to vote by mail, send in your application and ballot as early as possible, with April 22 as the deadline for Bexar County to receive mail ballot applications, and consider hand delivering your completed ballot to avoid postal delays. Bring an acceptable photo ID to the polls and expect heavier lines at peak hours; early voting is usually the quickest option. Sample ballots, locations and hours are posted by Bexar County Elections.
