San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg is holding a fundraiser despite stating he has no interest in running for Bexar County Judge in 2026. Rumors swirl as he seeks to replenish campaign funds, which have dwindled to a few thousand dollars. Nirenberg insists the fundraiser is to support his role as mayor and travel expenses for city advocacy, not a future campaign. However, his options for future office appear limited, fueling speculation about a potential challenge to incumbent County Judge Peter Sakai.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg is looking to replenish his campaign bank account as he heads into the last few months of his fourth and final term — which has set off a storm of speculation about his next act in San Antonio politics. What is Nirenberg raising campaign funds for? The rumor mill says it’s to run against Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai in the 2026 Democratic primary. Here’s what the mayor says: “I have no interest in the county judge position.
It’s not difficult to understand the logic behind the rumors — Nirenberg has few good options for future office open to him. He lives in Democratic-held Texas House and Senate districts — represented by longtime state Rep. Diego Bernal and state Sen. José Menéndez — but because Democrats are the minority party in the Texas legislature, it's difficult for them to pass meaningful legislation. The congressional district where Nirenberg lives, U.S.
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