The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce and the Four Rivers Association of Realtors hosted a Local Candidates Forum on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the San Marcos Activity Center. The free public forum gave residents a chance to hear directly from the candidates and learn where they stand on local issues.
The Chamber has posted the full forum on YouTube, one video per race. A Brighter Future for San Marcos is sharing these videos here, unedited and courtesy of the Chamber, to help voters make an informed choice before early voting begins on October 19.
Watch the full playlist: 2026 Local Candidates Forum (San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce)
Watch by race
- City of San Marcos Mayor – Ryan Thomason, Amanda Rodriguez
- City Council, Place 3 – Alyssa Garza, Jane Hughson
- City Council, Place 4 – Shane Scott, Heather Hunter
- City Council, Place 6 – Lisa Prewitt, Bill Miller, Juan Miguel Arredondo
- Hays County Judge
Key dates, the full ballot, and where to vote are in our November 2026 Election Information post.