to serve a two-year term to expire in 2015. Julian Castro, the incumbent Mayor, was re-elected as mayor of San Antonio with a substantial majority, avoiding a runoff and earning a third term.
Background
2009 mayoral election
, was re-elected in 2011 with an overwhelming majority, facing limited opposition and chose to seek re-election to a third term in this election.
Candidates
After the deadline to file passed, pundits noted that Julian Castro would likely secure re-election as no major challengers had opted to run for the second consecutive time, and the six challengers that did file did not make significant efforts to campaign.[1]
On May 11, 2013, the election for Mayor was held. Julian Castro secured re-election with over 66% of the vote, thus negating the need of a runoff election.[1]
* Vote percentage include all of Bexar County with a total of 8,764 either voting in another municipal election, casting a spoiled vote or casting no ballot for San Antonio mayor.
Later Events
Despite being elected to a third term as Mayor, Julian Castro would ultimately not serve the full term, as he was nominated and confirmed by the
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