2026 Texas May Uniform Election

Chris Riley is from Sacramento, California. She has a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Texas and a master's in counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She is married to her husband, Darby, and they have three children together.

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Chris Riley is originally from Sacramento, California. She earned a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Texas and a master's in counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She lives in Leon Valley, Texas with her husband and three children.

Chris is a retired educator. She previously worked as a teacher and administrator in the Northside Independent School District.

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Chris is currently the mayor of Leon Valley. She was first elected in 2004 and is currently serving her 10th term.

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Chris is currently the mayor of Leon Valley. She was first elected in 2004 and is currently serving her tenth term.

As of March 25, 2026, Chris Riley did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports improving salaries for police officers, firefighters, and public works employees to retain experienced staff.

- Supports improving salaries for police officers, firefighters, and public works employees to retain experienced staff.

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Plans to complete the planning process for a project to improve mobility along Bandera Road.

- Plans to complete the planning process for a project to improve mobility along Bandera Road.

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In March 2020, the Leon Valley Ethics Review Board publicly reprimanded Chris after finding she violated the city charter by disclosing confidential attorney invoices to individuals outside of the city council.

- In March 2020, the Leon Valley Ethics Review Board publicly reprimanded Chris after finding she violated the city charter by disclosing confidential attorney invoices to individuals outside of the city council.

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Chris Riley

Chris Riley is originally from Sacramento, California. She earned a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Texas and a master's in counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She lives in Leon Valley with her husband and three children 

As of March 25, 2026, Chris Riley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Evan is a private investigator and bail enforcement agent.

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Evan Bohl previously ran for Leon Valley Mayor in 2024 and did not win.

Evan Bohl previously ran for the mayor of Leon Valley in 2024, but did not win.

As of March 25, 2026, Evan Bohl did not have a website or any information online.

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Evan Bohl

As of March 25, 2026, Evan Bohl’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Jed Hefner earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas. He lives in San Antonio, Texas.

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Jed is a senior manager at Accenture Federal Services, a software consulting firm. He served as an infantry member in the U.S. Marine Corps for eight years.

Jed previously served as a member of the Leon Valley City Council. He served one term from 2020 to 2023.

As of March 25, 2026, Jed Hefner did not have a website or any information online.

Leon Valley could be the last city in Texas with red-light cameras

Opposes the criminalization of homelessness.

- Opposes the criminalization of homelessness.

As a city council member, supported Senate Bill (SB) 147, which would allow the city of Universal City to hold a local option election to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays.

Supports a local option election to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays.

- Supports a local option election to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays.

Jed Hefner

Jed Hefner earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas.

Jed is a Senior Manager at Accenture Federal Services, a software consulting firm. He served as an infantry member in the Marine Corps for eight years.

Jed previously served as a city council member. He served 1 term from 2020 to 2023.

As of March 25, 2026, Jed Hefner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- The role of a mayor in Texas is to preside over council meetings, represent the city, and facilitate communication between officials. 
- Cities may grant the mayor additional power or roles. 
- Mayors can also appoint members of citizen advisory boards and commissions.
- Mayors represent the city in intergovernmental relationships.
- Term limits, length of office, and salaries vary across cities or townships.

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