Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales, a Democrat known for his progressive justice policies, will not seek reelection in 2026.

“As I approach the end of my second term, I’m faced with a hard decision,” Gonzales told reporters Thursday. “This job demands the best I can give it. But it also demands extraordinary patience from my family. They have been unbelievably supportive of my public service. And it’s for that reason I’m making the decision to now support them.”

The announcement comes as Judge Ron Rangel, a Democrat in the 379th Criminal District Court, had been rumored to be considering a primary challenge.

Rangel told the San Antonio Report last week he’s been encouraged to run for the district attorney post and was considering his options.

Gonzales was first elected in 2

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