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Posted on: May 8, 2023

General Election results for Mayor, City Council

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The results of the May 6, 2023, General Election for City of Boerne mayor and city council positions are listed below. The following is from the Kendall County Elections Office.

Mayor

  • Frank Ritchie – 1,575 votes
  • Nina Woolard – 499 votes

City Council District 2

  • Sharon D. Wright - 252 votes
  • Joe Bateman – 231 votes

City Council District 4

  • Bryce Boddie – Ran unopposed for reelection.

The City of Boerne will canvass the election results at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

Frank Ritchie and Sharon D. Wright will be sworn in at the May 23, 2023, City Council meeting.

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