Candidate
Ron Nirenberg
DemocratProfessor of Practice, Trinity University; former Mayor of San Antonio
Ron Nirenberg was mayor of San Antonio from 2017 to 2025 and earlier served on the City Council representing District 81. He teaches at Trinity University and is the Democratic nominee for Bexar County Judge after the March 2026 primary, in which KSAT reported he led incumbent County Judge Peter Sakai 62 percent to 38 percent in unofficial returns12.
Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Policing and crimeFund police and add reforms like body cameras and use-of-force limitslow
Said · low confidence- His campaign vision document says county law enforcement needs to be staffed and equipped properly, and pledges a staffing study for the Sheriff's Office and Constable's Offices. (2026-03) source
- The same document also pledges to refer low-level offenders to diversion programs and to help set up a mental health diversion center for arrestees in crisis, and says to prevent crime the county needs good jobs and thriving communities. (2026-03) source
No public position found on: Immigration, AI data centers, Property taxes, Election rules, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.
Record
- Mayor of San Antonio, 2017 to 2025, after serving on the San Antonio City Council for District 81
- Democratic primary for Bexar County Judge, March 3, 2026: declared victory over incumbent Peter Sakai, 62 percent to 38 percent in election-night unofficial returns per KSAT; official canvass results were not retrieved2
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.