San Marcos Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Ryan Thomason
Candidate for Mayor
Ryan Thomason is running for mayor of San Marcos in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Amanda Rodriguez.
Last day to register to vote · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayFormer San Marcos City Council member who served six years and worked as a general contractor for 20 years.
Official ballot listing: the Hays County sample ballot lists Amanda Rodriguez and Ryan Thomason for mayor, Alyssa Garza and Jane Garnette Hughson for Place 3, Shane Scott and Heather Hunter for Place 4, and Lisa Prewitt, Bill Miller and Juan Miguel Arredondo for Place 6. Hays County, Combined Sample Ballot, Nov. 3, 2026
Where Ryan Thomason stands: positions on the record
Data centers1 sourced position
Said he is not currently a supporter of data centers but recognizes the industry is evolving.
“I am not currently a supporter, but recognize the industry is evolving.”
Own statementCommunity Impact, Q&A · Sep 2, 2026
Priorities1 sourced position
Named protecting residents' health, safety and welfare through local government's core responsibilities as his top priority.
“My top priority is protecting residents’ health, safety, and welfare”
Own statementCommunity Impact, Q&A · Sep 2, 2026
Role of council1 sourced position
Said council should set policy and let city staff handle implementation.
“We need to make City Hall boring again”
Own statementSan Marcos Daily Record, Meet the mayoral candidates · Sep 4, 2026
Public spending1 sourced position
as reported by the San Marcos Daily Record; not a direct quote
Said excessive municipal construction costs were one of his biggest concerns from his previous time on council.
Own statementSan Marcos Daily Record, Meet the mayoral candidates · Sep 4, 2026
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