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Here's who won in Texas' statewide office races

Eight non-judicial statewide posts are on the ballot this November.

Politics

Texas voters cast primary ballots for Republican and Democratic candidates in eight non-judicial statewide races. In races where no candidate received more than 50% of the vote, the top two finishers will advance to a May 26 runoff.Here are the results of each race, per <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AP" data-vars-click-url="https://apnews.com/projects/elections-2026/texas-primary/" data-vars-content-id="996c8733-941c-4185-8316-c5851ee1e092" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s who won in Texas&#x27; statewide office races" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://apnews.com/projects/elections-2026/texas-primary/" target="_blank">AP</a> and unofficial <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="vote tallies" data-vars-click-url="https://goelect.txelections.civixapps.com/ivis-enr-ui/races" data-vars-content-id="996c8733-941c-4185-8316-c5851ee1e092" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s who won in Texas&#x27; statewide office races" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://goelect.txelections.civixapps.com/ivis-enr-ui/races" target="_blank">vote tallies</a>:

Latino turnout surges in Dem primary in Texas, testing GOP gains

Democratic participation across Texas was highest among the past three primaries — but it was even higher in Latino-majority counties.

Politics & Policy

Democratic primary <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="turnout" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/03/03/democratic-early-voting-turnout-texas" data-vars-content-id="8e4e7fdb-5511-4575-bdfa-2b70529a4164" data-vars-headline="Latino turnout surges in Dem primary in Texas, testing GOP gains" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/03/03/democratic-early-voting-turnout-texas" target="_self">turnout</a> in Latino hubs across Texas surged, while GOP turnout slumped, suggesting some Texas Latinos have turned away from the Republican Party.Why it matters: The results could signal a renewed interest in Democratic candidates in the fall general election after many voters along the Texas-Mexico border and in other Latino-majority areas <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shifted to the right" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/26/trump-harris-latino-voters-2024-election-pew" data-vars-content-id="8e4e7fdb-5511-4575-bdfa-2b70529a4164" data-vars-headline="Latino turnout surges in Dem primary in Texas, testing GOP gains" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/26/trump-harris-latino-voters-2024-election-pew" target="_self">shifted to the right</a> just two years ago, experts tell Axios.

The San Antonio Book Festival's 2026 lineup is here

Julia Alvarez and George Saunders are among more than 110 authors.

News

Celebrated writers Julia Alvarez and George Saunders are among the more than 110 authors coming to this year&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio Book Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/03/05/san-antonio-book-festival-2025-author-lineup" data-vars-content-id="b480fe65-be64-4885-b9ed-dfe8cfafc2ed" data-vars-headline="The San Antonio Book Festival&#x27;s 2026 lineup is here" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/03/05/san-antonio-book-festival-2025-author-lineup" target="_self">San Antonio Book Festival</a>.The big picture: The free, one-day festival returns to the Central Library and UT San Antonio Southwest Campus on April 11, 9am-5pm.

Former Mayor Nirenberg wins Bexar County judge election

Nirenberg and Sakai have campaigned on differing visions.

Former Mayor Ron Nirenberg defeated Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai in the race for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="top county job" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/15/ron-nirenberg-peter-sakai-bexar-county-judge" data-vars-content-id="75505bc1-eb01-4077-9e78-1bcf37a4e3d1" data-vars-headline="Former Mayor Nirenberg wins Bexar County judge election" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/15/ron-nirenberg-peter-sakai-bexar-county-judge" target="_self">top county job</a>.Why it matters: The two prominent Democrats campaigned on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="differing visions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/02/13/bexar-county-judge-democratic-primary-election" data-vars-content-id="75505bc1-eb01-4077-9e78-1bcf37a4e3d1" data-vars-headline="Former Mayor Nirenberg wins Bexar County judge election" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/02/13/bexar-county-judge-democratic-primary-election" target="_self">differing visions</a> for the role of Bexar County judge, with Nirenberg arguing the county should expand its ambition and reach, and Sakai maintaining that the office-holder should stick to the basics.

Waymo launches driverless car service in San Antonio

Waymo's San Antonio debut turns futuristic tech into a commuting option.

Driverless rides have arrived in San Antonio, starting with a limited rollout.Why it matters: Waymo&#x27;s debut turns futuristic tech into a commuting option, moving the technology past its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="testing phase" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/18/waymo-san-antonio-launch-date" data-vars-content-id="c79ba372-0703-4187-9c35-4ecdddcaa5d1" data-vars-headline="Waymo launches driverless car service in San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/18/waymo-san-antonio-launch-date" target="_self">testing phase</a> and into daily life.

The most congested roads in the San Antonio area

The San Antonio–New Braunfels area had 10 of the state's 100 most congested road segments in 2024.

The stretch of the PanAm Expressway, which traverses the west side of downtown between U.S. 281 and U.S. 90, ranks among the most congested <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="roadways" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/12/08/san-antonio-deadliest-dangerous-roads-crashes-map" data-vars-content-id="10133571-dcb3-4810-b6bc-8450da9aa151" data-vars-headline="The most congested roads in the San Antonio area" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/12/08/san-antonio-deadliest-dangerous-roads-crashes-map" target="_self">roadways</a> in Texas.Why it matters: The San Antonio-New Braunfels area had 10 of the state&#x27;s 100 most congested road segments in 2024, according to a recent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Texas A&amp;M mobility report " data-vars-click-url="https://mobility.tamu.edu/texas-most-congested-roadways/" data-vars-content-id="10133571-dcb3-4810-b6bc-8450da9aa151" data-vars-headline="The most congested roads in the San Antonio area" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://mobility.tamu.edu/texas-most-congested-roadways/" target="_blank">Texas A&amp;M mobility report </a>— including the maddening stretch that cuts through the west side of the city center.

Here are San Antonio's deadliest roads

The map shows by how much Culebra Road is the deadliest.

A new interactive map shows the most dangerous <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="roads" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/01/30/traffic-times-texas" data-vars-content-id="373e19a5-064d-42a2-9ee1-ec1a5077ece0" data-vars-headline="Here are San Antonio&#x27;s deadliest roads" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/01/30/traffic-times-texas" target="_self">roads</a> in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="373e19a5-064d-42a2-9ee1-ec1a5077ece0" data-vars-headline="Here are San Antonio&#x27;s deadliest roads" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio" target="_self">San Antonio</a>.Why it matters: Knowing where the most severe and fatal crashes occur in the city is the first step toward reducing them.

How San Antonio wants to catch up on mass transit

VIA's rapid buses could offer benefits similar to rail.

San Antonio is the largest U.S. city without a light rail system, but experts say two new rapid bus lines can offer similar <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="transportation benefits" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/12/14/sa-public-transit-transportation-future-development-scobey" data-vars-content-id="93560f1d-9018-4a77-b1c7-3d15d4aa18e9" data-vars-headline="How San Antonio wants to catch up on mass transit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/12/14/sa-public-transit-transportation-future-development-scobey" target="_self">transportation benefits</a> with lower costs.Why it matters: As the city cements its status as one of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="most populous in the U.S." data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/16/san-antonio-texas-population-growth-census" data-vars-content-id="93560f1d-9018-4a77-b1c7-3d15d4aa18e9" data-vars-headline="How San Antonio wants to catch up on mass transit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/16/san-antonio-texas-population-growth-census" target="_self">most populous in the U.S.</a>, it has lagged behind its peers in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="public transit efforts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/08/08/via-link-zone-downtown-service" data-vars-content-id="93560f1d-9018-4a77-b1c7-3d15d4aa18e9" data-vars-headline="How San Antonio wants to catch up on mass transit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/08/08/via-link-zone-downtown-service" target="_self">public transit efforts</a>.

Waymo eyes San Antonio in self-driving car expansion

You could see a Waymo car in a lane near you this week.

Transit

Waymo — the company behind <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="self-driving ride-hailing vehicles" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/09/self-driving-car-waymo-taxi-test" data-vars-content-id="ebe0e5d1-0333-4030-99c8-4a6a6696ea32" data-vars-headline="Waymo eyes San Antonio in self-driving car expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/09/self-driving-car-waymo-taxi-test" target="_self">self-driving ride-hailing vehicles</a> in cities like Austin and Los Angeles — is getting the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="lay of the land in San Antonio" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/Waymo/status/1927396588491600217" data-vars-content-id="ebe0e5d1-0333-4030-99c8-4a6a6696ea32" data-vars-headline="Waymo eyes San Antonio in self-driving car expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/Waymo/status/1927396588491600217" target="_blank">lay of the land in San Antonio</a> this week.Why it matters: Described as a &quot;road trip,&quot; Waymo&#x27;s visit marks its introduction to the city and could signal a future rollout of the vehicles for riders here.

Navigating Final Four road closures in San Antonio

What to know about road closures, parking and more.

Navigating downtown during the Final Four will be a little tricky. Here&#x27;s what you need to know about <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="road closures" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ncaa.com/mens-final-four/maps" data-vars-content-id="3bab5e58-03fd-465f-aa7f-6a2831676f67" data-vars-headline="Navigating Final Four road closures in San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ncaa.com/mens-final-four/maps" target="_blank">road closures</a> and transportation to make your experience a little more smooth.

New and innovative transportation service available — at VIA prices

VIA Link now connects downtown with existing zones, making commuting smoother and more convenient.

Public transportation in San Antonio is evolving with an on-demand service that gives riders more flexibility and convenience to get around downtown and beyond.What you need to know: VIA Metropolitan Transit&#x27;s service, VIA Link, bridges the gap between traditional bus routes and private ridesharing, offering an affordable, efficient way to travel.

Here's what's happening with Broadway construction

Here's what to know about improvements to Broadway.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Broadway corridor" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/07/31/broadway-corridor-construction-future-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="a1c2cfa0-dda0-400d-8df0-046e78601c31" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s happening with Broadway construction" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/07/31/broadway-corridor-construction-future-san-antonio" target="_self">The Broadway corridor</a> between downtown and Alamo Heights is finally undergoing improvements more than seven years after voters approved funding such a project, but it won&#x27;t look the way city officials planned.Why it matters: The street has seen a slew of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="changes in recent years" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/09/16/tecovas-new-alamo-heights-store-broadway-opening" data-vars-content-id="a1c2cfa0-dda0-400d-8df0-046e78601c31" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s happening with Broadway construction" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/09/16/tecovas-new-alamo-heights-store-broadway-opening" target="_self">changes in recent years</a> as the surrounding area, near Pearl and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Brackenridge Park" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/11/13/brackenridge-park-san-antonio-trees-bond-history" data-vars-content-id="a1c2cfa0-dda0-400d-8df0-046e78601c31" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s happening with Broadway construction" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/11/13/brackenridge-park-san-antonio-trees-bond-history" target="_self">Brackenridge Park</a>, experiences new development. It&#x27;s an essential connector between downtown and neighborhoods.

How to reserve parking at San Antonio International Airport

Passengers can also pay in advance for parking.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio International Airport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/01/29/san-antonio-airport-sat-traffic-high-travel-record" data-vars-content-id="4d1483cc-f562-4854-8fb0-5428ac6aaf98" data-vars-headline="How to reserve parking at San Antonio International Airport" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/01/29/san-antonio-airport-sat-traffic-high-travel-record" target="_self">San Antonio International Airport</a> is aiming to quell some of the usual holiday stress with new parking services.Why it matters: As the airport has grown busier, travelers have become <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="less satisfied with it" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/09/18/san-antonio-international-airport-grows-ranking" data-vars-content-id="4d1483cc-f562-4854-8fb0-5428ac6aaf98" data-vars-headline="How to reserve parking at San Antonio International Airport" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/09/18/san-antonio-international-airport-grows-ranking" target="_self">less satisfied with it</a>.

How to rent a Bird scooter using Lyft in San Antonio

Riders can now use Lyft to book a scooter.

You can now rent a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bird" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bird.co/how/" data-vars-content-id="5cd3888d-7cf6-41c6-80b4-5627c7617378" data-vars-headline="How to rent a Bird scooter using Lyft in San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bird.co/how/" target="_blank">Bird</a> scooter in San Antonio using the Lyft app.Why it matters: The new partnership could mean a lot more electric scooters around town.

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