Election
BY DANIEL SCHWALM
Leander residents cast ballots in a special election Feb. 7. Na’Cole Thompson won the race for mayor of Leander and Annette Sponseller won the race for City Council Place 4. The mayoral position opened up after Mayor Christine DeLisle stepped down in October. Thompson stepped down from the Place 4 seat on the council to run for mayor. Thompson faced opponents Mike Sanders and Kathryn Pantalion-Parker. Sponseller also faced one other candidate, Andy Eis. Thompson, Sponseller win City Council seats
What they’re saying
Results breakdown
Winner Leander
“I’m really excited to continue serving the city of Leander,
and I rmly believe that this win belongs to all of us.” NA’COLE THOMPSON, LEANDER MAYOR ELECT
Leander City Council Mayor
57.01% Na'Cole Thompson 25.88% Mike Sanders 16.92% Kathryn Pantalion-Parker
52.21% Annette Sponseller 40.44% Andy Eis Leander City Council Place 4 seat
“I’m excited to be elected. We’ve got a lot of work to do, and I can’t wait to get started.” ANNETTE SPONSELLER, PLACE 4 COUNCIL MEMBER ELECT
SOURCE: CITY OF LEANDER COMMUNITY IMPACT
The victors will serve for the rest of the current terms, which expire in May 2027. As of press time, Sponseller was scheduled to be sworn in on Feb. 19. Thompson is scheduled to be sworn in on Feb. 27.
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