We are thrilled to congratulate Gina Ortiz Jones on her election as Mayor of San Antonio—a major win for one of the country’s fastest-growing cities and a powerful signal of what’s possible in Texas, an increasingly competitive political battleground.

The Next 50 was proud to endorse Gina in both the general election and runoff because we knew she had the experience, vision, and commitment to deliver for working families. Her record of service—in uniform and in government—makes her exactly the kind of leader cities like San Antonio need: pragmatic, principled, and prepared to govern on day one.

Gina’s victory is a reminder that strong Democratic leadership can—and must—emerge from places where the future of our politics is being written in real time. At The Next 50, we’re committed to building durable Democratic power in battleground states like Texas by supporting leaders who reject extremism and focus on delivering real results.

Congratulations to Mayor-elect Ortiz Jones and her team—we were proud to stand with you, and we look forward to all you’ll accomplish for San Antonio and the broader movement for progress in Texas.