With every precinct in Hays County reporting, the Kyle mayoral race is set for a runoff election on Dec. 12. Incumbent Mayor Yvonne Flores‑Cale captured 49.98% of the vote, while challenger Robert Rizo earned 37.99%. Former councilman Donny Wills trailed with 12.03%.

Runoff details and next steps

The Texas Secretary of State has officially scheduled Dec. 12 as the runoff date for all local elections stemming from the Nov. 3 ballot. Kyle voters will also cast ballots for City Council District 3 and District 4 races on that same day. All results remain unofficial until the county canvass is completed on Nov. 9.

Early voting showed a similar picture

Early‑voting tallies released by Hays County mirrored the final unofficial numbers. Flores‑Cale led with 50.28%, Rizo followed at 37.93%, and Wills held 11.79% of the early ballots. In total, 98,341 ballots were cast countywide out of 204,327 registered voters.

Mayor Flores‑Cale’s vision for Kyle

Mayor Flores‑Cale told voters she sees “a lot of change coming to Kyle.” She highlighted recent achievements, including a reduced tax rate, lower water rates, and a city forensic audit that she wants to see completed. “It’s something the residents have been asking for, including myself,” she said, emphasizing her commitment to follow‑through on these initiatives.

Background on the seat

Former Mayor Travis Mitchell stepped down in December, citing confidence in the city’s direction and a desire to return to the private sector. He also expressed support for new leadership. Flores‑Cale won the seat in a Dec. 2023 runoff to finish Mitchell’s term, which was set to expire this November.

What voters can expect

Polls closed at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3, and voters still in line at that time were allowed to cast their ballots. The upcoming Dec. 12 runoff will determine who will lead Kyle for the remainder of the term. Residents are encouraged to review the official ballot guide and verify their polling locations ahead of the runoff.

How to stay informed

For the latest official results and additional local election information, visit the Hays County Elections website or the Community Impact voter guide at communityimpact.com/voter-guide/. The county will certify the results after the Nov. 9 canvass.

Original reporting: Community Impact — Austin — read the source article.