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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Mayor

Race · November 3, 2026 general election

City of Kyle
Vote for oneResearched · fact-checked3-way race
Robert RizoNonpartisan
Yvonne Flores-CaleYvonne Flores-CaleNonpartisan Incumbent
Donny WillsDonny WillsNonpartisan
On ballot as
Robert Rizo
Yvonne Flores-Cale
Donny Wills
Current role
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Mayor of Kyle (since December 2025)
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Background
  • More than 30 years in commercial property management and construction (per candidate)
  • Fifth-generation Kyle resident (per campaign)
  • Board member, Hays County Food Bank (per candidate)
  • Board member, Hays County Historical Commission (per candidate)
  • Master's degree (per candidate)
  • Paralegal
  • Professional background in corporate and contract paralegal work (per candidate)
  • Degree in music (per candidate)
  • Nearing completion of a second degree in psychology (per candidate)
  • Retired military combat veteran (per Hays Free Press)
  • Has owned and operated businesses (per candidate)
  • Experience in construction, design and project management (per candidate)
  • Kyle resident for about 13 years (per candidate, in Hays Free Press)
Experience
  • Chair, Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) Regional Clean Air Coalition (per candidate)
  • Ran for mayor (2025); led a four-candidate field in November (per Hays Free Press)
  • December runoff: lost to Yvonne Flores-Cale, 49.17% to 50.83% (per Hays Free Press)
  • Kyle City Council member (2019–2025) (per campaign)
  • Three-term council member and former mayor pro tem (per candidate)
  • Unexpired term as mayor ending November 2026
  • Kyle City Council member, District 2 (November 2020–November 2023)
  • Ran for mayor of Kyle (November 2025); did not reach the runoff (per Hays Free Press)
  • Has served as an HOA president in Kyle (per candidate)
Top priorities
  • "My top priority is completing the road and trail projects approved in the 2022 Road Bond, on schedule and within budget"
  • "Keeping Kyle Affordable": "I will approach the city budget with fiscal responsibility, protect taxpayers"
  • "Keeping Kyle Safe": "I will continue supporting our police, first responders, and emergency preparedness"
  • "Revitalizing Historic Downtown Kyle"
  • "Parks, Trails & Quality of Life"
  • "My top priorities are restoring financial stability, improving our roads, strengthening our water system, moving the road bond forward and improving quality of life"
  • "we must be disciplined with taxpayer dollars and make responsible investments"
  • "We should welcome responsible growth while making sure it strengthens, rather than strains, the quality of life for residents"
  • "improving roads and traffic, ensuring reliable water and wastewater services, maintaining responsible growth, and protecting taxpayers"
  • "I would also focus on public safety, economic development, and quality-of-life improvements"
  • On the budget: "we have to live within our means, prioritize essential services, and treat taxpayer dollars like our own money"
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: On the city's budget shortfall, in a Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats questionnaire: "A $4 million gap in a $604 million budget is manageable."
  • Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact Q&A: "Kyle will continue to grow, growth must be responsible and pay its fair share."
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: On Flock license-plate cameras: "I believe we need to take a serious look at Flock, re-evaluate the system, and consider other options."
  • Property taxes and budget: In a Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats questionnaire: "we must live within our means, understand where every dollar is going, and make decisions based on what the residents can responsibly afford."
  • Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact Q&A: "Development should benefit Kyle residents, be supported by our roads, water and infrastructure, and improve our community."
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: On Flock license-plate cameras: "I support using technology that helps law enforcement protect residents and solve crimes, but it must be used responsibly."
  • Property taxes and budget: In a Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats questionnaire: "we have to live within our means, prioritize essential services, and treat taxpayer dollars like our own money."
  • Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact Q&A: "Kyle's biggest challenges are managing rapid growth while keeping infrastructure ahead of demand."
  • Flooding and drainage: Lists "managing wastewater and drainage" among the city's biggest challenges.
  • Public safety: On Flock license-plate cameras: "support for the technology must come with strong safeguards."
Endorsements
  • Moving Kyle Forward (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor Jim Chiles of Wimberley (listed by campaign)
  • Commissioner Michelle Cohen (listed by campaign)
  • Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe (listed by campaign)
  • State Representative Erin Zwiener (listed by campaign)
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  • Hays County EMS Association (listed by campaign)
  • Dr. Lauralee Harris, Kyle City Council member, District 4 (listed by campaign)
None found in our research
None found in our research
Campaign website
robertrizoformayor.com
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Robert Rizo

Nonpartisan
On ballot as
Robert Rizo
Current role
Not found
Background
  • More than 30 years in commercial property management and construction (per candidate)
  • Fifth-generation Kyle resident (per campaign)
  • Board member, Hays County Food Bank (per candidate)
  • Board member, Hays County Historical Commission (per candidate)
Experience
  • Chair, Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) Regional Clean Air Coalition (per candidate)
  • Ran for mayor (2025); led a four-candidate field in November (per Hays Free Press)
  • December runoff: lost to Yvonne Flores-Cale, 49.17% to 50.83% (per Hays Free Press)
  • Kyle City Council member (2019–2025) (per campaign)
  • Three-term council member and former mayor pro tem (per candidate)
Top priorities
  • "My top priority is completing the road and trail projects approved in the 2022 Road Bond, on schedule and within budget"
  • "Keeping Kyle Affordable": "I will approach the city budget with fiscal responsibility, protect taxpayers"
  • "Keeping Kyle Safe": "I will continue supporting our police, first responders, and emergency preparedness"
  • "Revitalizing Historic Downtown Kyle"
  • "Parks, Trails & Quality of Life"
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: On the city's budget shortfall, in a Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats questionnaire: "A $4 million gap in a $604 million budget is manageable."
  • Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact Q&A: "Kyle will continue to grow, growth must be responsible and pay its fair share."
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: On Flock license-plate cameras: "I believe we need to take a serious look at Flock, re-evaluate the system, and consider other options."
Endorsements
  • Moving Kyle Forward (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor Jim Chiles of Wimberley (listed by campaign)
  • Commissioner Michelle Cohen (listed by campaign)
  • Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe (listed by campaign)
  • State Representative Erin Zwiener (listed by campaign)
Show all 7
  • Hays County EMS Association (listed by campaign)
  • Dr. Lauralee Harris, Kyle City Council member, District 4 (listed by campaign)
Campaign website
robertrizoformayor.com
Yvonne Flores-Cale

Yvonne Flores-Cale

Nonpartisan Incumbent
On ballot as
Yvonne Flores-Cale
Current role
Mayor of Kyle (since December 2025)
Background
  • Master's degree (per candidate)
  • Paralegal
  • Professional background in corporate and contract paralegal work (per candidate)
Experience
  • Unexpired term as mayor ending November 2026
  • Kyle City Council member, District 2 (November 2020–November 2023)
Top priorities
  • "My top priorities are restoring financial stability, improving our roads, strengthening our water system, moving the road bond forward and improving quality of life"
  • "we must be disciplined with taxpayer dollars and make responsible investments"
  • "We should welcome responsible growth while making sure it strengthens, rather than strains, the quality of life for residents"
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: In a Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats questionnaire: "we must live within our means, understand where every dollar is going, and make decisions based on what the residents can responsibly afford."
  • Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact Q&A: "Development should benefit Kyle residents, be supported by our roads, water and infrastructure, and improve our community."
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: On Flock license-plate cameras: "I support using technology that helps law enforcement protect residents and solve crimes, but it must be used responsibly."
Endorsements
None found in our research
Campaign website
Not found
Donny Wills

Donny Wills

Nonpartisan
On ballot as
Donny Wills
Current role
Not found
Background
  • Degree in music (per candidate)
  • Nearing completion of a second degree in psychology (per candidate)
  • Retired military combat veteran (per Hays Free Press)
  • Has owned and operated businesses (per candidate)
  • Experience in construction, design and project management (per candidate)
  • Kyle resident for about 13 years (per candidate, in Hays Free Press)
Experience
  • Ran for mayor of Kyle (November 2025); did not reach the runoff (per Hays Free Press)
  • Has served as an HOA president in Kyle (per candidate)
Top priorities
  • "improving roads and traffic, ensuring reliable water and wastewater services, maintaining responsible growth, and protecting taxpayers"
  • "I would also focus on public safety, economic development, and quality-of-life improvements"
  • On the budget: "we have to live within our means, prioritize essential services, and treat taxpayer dollars like our own money"
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: In a Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats questionnaire: "we have to live within our means, prioritize essential services, and treat taxpayer dollars like our own money."
  • Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact Q&A: "Kyle's biggest challenges are managing rapid growth while keeping infrastructure ahead of demand."
  • Flooding and drainage: Lists "managing wastewater and drainage" among the city's biggest challenges.
  • Public safety: On Flock license-plate cameras: "support for the technology must come with strong safeguards."
Endorsements
None found in our research
Campaign website
Not found

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