College Station Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Elizabeth Cunha
Candidate for Mayor
Elizabeth Cunha is running for mayor of College Station in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Bob Yancy.
Last day to register to vote · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayFormer College Station council member (Place 4, 2020–2024). She lists service on the Planning and Zoning board and as chair of the Parks and Recreation Board; Community Impact lists her occupation as clerk.
- Campaign website
- www.cunhaformayor.com
The official ballot lists Mayor: Bob Yancy, Elizabeth Cunha; Place 1: Mark Smith, Howard Mayne, Roy May; Place 2: Chandler Arden, Michael Kidd; Place 5 (unexpired term): Tre Watson, Padon Holt, Valen Cepak. Brazos County sample ballot, Nov 3, 2026
Where Elizabeth Cunha stands: positions on the record
Public Works facility1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Spoke at the Aug 27, 2026 budget hearing in support of the new Public Works facility in the capital plan, saying the old facility lacks space and floods.
Own statementCollege Station City Council minutes · Aug 27, 2026
Taxes1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Urged the council to set the FY2027 tax rate with struggling homeowners in mind, while saying that delaying necessary spending isn't leadership.
Own statementCollege Station City Council minutes · Aug 27, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
Proposes larger homestead exemptions, more down payment assistance, and density bonuses for multifamily projects that offer some below-market rents.
Own statementCommunity Impact candidate Q&A · Sep 28, 2026
Terafab and growth1 sourced position
Points to the city's three new wells as the kind of long-range planning needed for nearby projects such as Terafab.
“Proactive long range planning like this is key to addressing planned developments outside of our city’s purview but whose proximity may impact city services.”
Own statementCommunity Impact candidate Q&A · Sep 28, 2026
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for City Council Place 4 in 2021 as the incumbent (won).
Own statementCity of College Station blog · Nov 2, 2021
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