With all precincts reporting, unofficial results confirm that incumbent Melisa Medina has won re‑election to the Kyle City Council District 2 seat. Medina captured 56.39% of the vote, while challenger Miguel A. Zuniga received 43.61%.
Candidate backgrounds and campaign focus
Medina, a former dental office manager, entered the race seeking to build on the work she began during her first term. She told Community Impact that the win is “more than a re‑election; it is an opportunity to continue the work we started and build upon the progress we have made.” Her platform emphasizes protecting taxpayer dollars, improving roads and infrastructure, ensuring responsible growth, strengthening transparency and accountability, and making certain that residents’ voices are heard.
Zuniga, an entrepreneur and real‑estate developer who previously served on Kyle City Council representing District 3, ran on a platform that included completing all road projects, hiring a city manager, lowering taxes, and reducing what he described as unequal spending. He also voiced concerns about data‑center development and the impact of artificial intelligence on local jobs.
Election numbers
Early‑voting totals showed Medina with 55.89% of the vote (2,258 of 3,934 votes cast) and Zuniga with 44.11% (1,782 votes). As precincts continued to report on election night, the margin steadied at roughly 56% to 44%.
Community response
After the results were announced, Medina thanked her family, volunteers, and all residents who supported her campaign. “To the residents who voted for me, thank you for your continued confidence,” she said. “To those who did not, I want you to know that I represent you, too. My responsibility is to serve all of District 2, regardless of political differences or how you cast your ballot.”
Zuniga expressed optimism about the future of Kyle, noting that many residents feel “left behind” and “ignored.” He urged collaboration to improve infrastructure, public safety, and schools, while also calling for caution on emerging technologies that could affect local employment.
What’s next?
The Kyle City Council will convene in its regular session later this month, where Medina is expected to resume work on the initiatives she highlighted during the campaign. Unofficial results remain subject to canvassing, and the city will certify the final vote count in the coming weeks.
For ongoing coverage of Kyle elections and other local government news, visit Community Impact’s voter guide.
Original reporting: Community Impact — Austin — read the source article.
