Unofficial results from the February 7 special election show Na’Cole Thompson has been elected mayor of Leander. Thompson received 3,372 votes, or 57.01 percent of the ballots cast. Challenger Mike Sanders earned 1,531 votes, or 25.88 percent, and Kathryn Pantalion-Parker received 1,001 votes, or 16.92 percent.
Election details
The election was held to fill the mayoral seat vacated by Christine DeLisle in October. The winner will serve the remainder of the current term, which runs through May 2027.
Candidate background
Thompson currently serves as Place 4 council member and mayor pro tem. She will resign from her council position to assume the role of mayor. Ahead of early voting, Community Impact spoke with all three candidates, Thompson, Sanders, and Pantalion-Parker, about their priorities and vision for the city.
Reaction and next steps
Thompson expressed excitement about her victory and thanked residents for participating in the election. She highlighted the diverse community involvement, saying the results reflected citizens coming together to show their care for Leander’s future. All results remain unofficial until they are formally canvassed.
Updated August 23, 2026 to reflect substantive changes.
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