Gerald Brian Lopez

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Gerald Brian Lopez

Prior offices

Northside Independent School District (Bexar County), District 2

Successor: Homer Guevara Jr.

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Last election

May 3, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

Our Lady of the Lake University, 2016

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Birthplace

Los Angeles, Calif.

Religion

Catholic

Profession

Landscaper

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Gerald Brian Lopez was a member of the Northside Independent School District in Texas, representing District 2. He assumed office in 2015. He left office in 2024.

Lopez ran for election to the San Antonio City Council to represent District 6 in Texas. He lost in the general election on May 3, 2025.

Biography

Gerald Brian Lopez was born in Los Angeles, California. He earned a bachelor's degree from Our Lady of the Lake University in 2016. His career experience includes working as a landscaper. Lopez previously served as a former chief of staff to city council member Ray Lopez. He has been affiliated with the Northside Education Foundation.

Elections

2025

See also: City elections in San Antonio, Texas (2025)

General runoff election

General runoff election for San Antonio City Council District 6

Ric Galvan defeated Kelly Ann Gonzalez in the general runoff election for San Antonio City Council District 6 on June 7, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ric Galvan (Nonpartisan)	50.1	5,771
	Submit photo	Kelly Ann Gonzalez (Nonpartisan)	49.9	5,743

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,514
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General election

General election for San Antonio City Council District 6

The following candidates ran in the general election for San Antonio City Council District 6 on May 3, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Kelly Ann Gonzalez (Nonpartisan)	19.7	1,660
✔		Ric Galvan (Nonpartisan)	19.4	1,631
	Submit photo	Chris Baecker (Nonpartisan)	17.6	1,484
		Vanessa Chavez (Nonpartisan)	16.8	1,414
		Gerald Brian Lopez (Nonpartisan)	9.0	762
	Submit photo	Lawson Alaniz-Picasso (Nonpartisan)	8.5	715
	Submit photo	Bobby Herrera (Nonpartisan)	5.4	458
		Carlos Antonio Raymond (Nonpartisan)	3.5	298

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,422
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Lopez in this election.

2023

See also: Northside Independent School District (Bexar County), Texas, elections (2023)

General election

General election for Northside Independent School District (Bexar County), District 2

Incumbent Gerald Brian Lopez defeated Mary Olison and Manuel Garcia in the general election for Northside Independent School District (Bexar County), District 2 on May 6, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gerald Brian Lopez (Nonpartisan)	43.9	3,248
	Submit photo	Mary Olison (Nonpartisan)	28.8	2,131
	Submit photo	Manuel Garcia (Nonpartisan)	27.3	2,023

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,402
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2022

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 124

Josey Garcia defeated Johnny Arredondo in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 124 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Josey Garcia (D)	67.0	23,633
		Johnny Arredondo (R)	33.0	11,643

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 35,276
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 124

Josey Garcia defeated Gerald Brian Lopez and Steven Gilmore in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 124 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Josey Garcia	70.0	4,976
		Gerald Brian Lopez	22.5	1,596
	Submit photo	Steven Gilmore	7.5	536

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,108
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 124

Johnny Arredondo advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 124 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Johnny Arredondo	100.0	3,277

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,277
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Endorsements

To view Lopez's endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.

2019

See also: Northside Independent School District (Bexar County), Texas, elections (2019)

General election

General election for Northside Independent School District (Bexar County), District 2

Incumbent Gerald Brian Lopez defeated Mary Olison in the general election for Northside Independent School District (Bexar County), District 2 on May 4, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gerald Brian Lopez (Nonpartisan)	58.3	2,728
	Submit photo	Mary Olison (Nonpartisan)	41.7	1,954

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,682
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2015

See also: Northside Independent School District elections (2015)

The general election on May 9, 2015, in the Northside Independent School District featured four seats up for election. In the District 1 race, challenger Joseph Medina defeated incumbent George Lynn Britton Jr. Gerald Brian Lopez, incumbent M’Lissa Chumbley and incumbent Bobby Blount were unopposed in Districts 2, 3 and 4, respectively.

Results

Gerald Brian Lopez won election without opposition.

Endorsements

Lopez did not receive any official endorsements for this election.

Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Gerald Brian Lopez did not complete Ballotpedia's 2025 Candidate Connection survey.

2023

Gerald Brian Lopez did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.

2022

Gerald Brian Lopez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lopez's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Gerald B. Lopez was first elected to the Northside Independent School District (NISD) Board of Trustees in 2015 and reelected in 2019. He currently serves as Vice President of the Board. Lopez has earned the designation of "Master Trustee" as a 2019 graduate of the Leadership TASB program (Leadership -Texas Association of School Boards). Lopez is the NISD delegate to the TASA/TASB Convention.

Lopez graduated from Mount Sacred Heart, Holy Cross High School, and Our Lady of the Lake University. He served as Chief of Staff for City Councilman Ray Lopez from 2009 until 2017. Lopez is a small business owner. Lopez has been married for 28 years to Elizabeth Sanchez-Lopez and together they have three children. Lopez served on the PTA committee as vice president. Gerald has lived most of his life in the district, first in the Edgewood area and now in the Northwest Side.

For the past 23 years, Lopez has been actively involved in Fiesta Noche del Rio, an annual summer show at the Arneson River Theater that celebrates San Antonio in music and dance. Proceeds benefit the Alamo Kiwanis and children’s charities.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Ensure access to affordable or free high-speed internet connectivity and Increase affordable healthcare access for all Texans
• Fight to protect the rights of all Texans regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, gender, religion, sexuality or veteran status
• Reform the Texas Workforce Commission to include a way for the “self-employed” and “gig” workers to participate in the unemployment system

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public Education, Economic Development, Transportation, Infrastructure

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

no

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To be accessible to the constituency.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Respectful

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Increasing access to healthcare, Increasing the minimum wage, reliable energy, affordable high-speed internet

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

A fair process.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Education

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Yes

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes

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2019

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