Schertz City Council election heads to runoff for Place 6

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The race for Schertz City Council's Place 6 seat is headed to a runoff election after none of the four initial candidates secured a majority of the votes. Sarah Dietz and Raquel Gutierrez, the top two vote-getters, will now compete in a runoff to determine who will serve the remainder of the term, which expires in 2027.

Why it matters

The Schertz City Council election for Place 6 is an important local race that will determine the representative for the city's residents in this district. The runoff election ensures the winner has the support of a majority of voters, rather than a plurality, which is crucial for effective governance at the municipal level.

The details

In the initial election, Sarah Dietz received 45.08% of the vote, while Raquel Gutierrez received 39.98%. The other two candidates, Tiffany M. Gibson and Luz Ares, received 13.77% and 1.17% respectively. Since no candidate reached the 50% plus one vote threshold necessary to win outright, Dietz and Gutierrez will now advance to a runoff election to determine the winner.

• The initial Schertz City Council election for Place 6 was held on April 5, 2026.
• The runoff election between Sarah Dietz and Raquel Gutierrez will be scheduled by the Schertz City Council at a later date.

What’s next

The Schertz City Council will set a date for the runoff election between Sarah Dietz and Raquel Gutierrez to determine who will serve the remainder of the Place 6 term, which expires in 2027.