The ballot is straightforward at the top: Mayor Tom Maxwell is unopposed. The council side is more competitive, with four candidates running for three at-large seats. That means voters are choosing the next council lineup even though the mayor’s race does not include a challenger.

County lines affect where some residents vote

For Universal City voters, the most important practical detail is the county line. The city spans both Bexar and Guadalupe counties, so residents need to confirm which county they live in before heading to a polling place.

That matters because early voting locations are county-run, not citywide. On the Bexar County side, Universal City Library is listed as an early-voting site. Guadalupe County residents should use their county’s election information instead of assuming the same location applies to everyone in the city.

Early turnout at Universal City Library is already building

Bexar County’s early-vote counts show several hundred ballots have already been cast at the Universal City Library site as of April 23. That is only a mid-window snapshot, but it gives a local read on participation before Election Day.

For residents heading out to vote, the key step is simple: verify both your county and your polling place before leaving home. Universal City voters who live in Bexar County can use the county’s early-voting schedule and count updates, while Guadalupe County residents should rely on their county elections page for the correct site and hours.

The race itself is not a result story yet. It is an election-week reminder that Universal City’s mayoral contest is uncontested, the council race is active, and county boundaries still determine where many residents cast their ballot.

Sources

• Universal City May 2026 General Election page
• Bexar County early voting locations and hours PDF
• Bexar County early vote counts
• Guadalupe County May 2, 2026 elections page
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