Viva Fiesta — but don’t forget to vote!

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, left, and City Council District 6 member Greg Brockhouse shake hands at the end of a mayoral debate hosted by Visit San Antonio at the Wyndham Riverwalk on April 3, 2019. Nirenberg and Brockhouse are in a hotly contested runoff June 8; early voting has begun and continues through Tuesday. less San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, left, and City Council District 6 member Greg Brockhouse shake hands at the end of a mayoral debate hosted by Visit San Antonio at the Wyndham Riverwalk on April 3, 2019. ... more Photo: Jerry Lara /Staff Photographer Photo: Jerry Lara /Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 21 Caption Close Viva Fiesta — but don’t forget to vote! 1 / 21 Back to Gallery

Early voting begins Monday in San Antonio for the city’s mayoral race, 10 City Council seats and numerous school district seats.

In the 2017 municipal elections, just 11.32 percent of registered voters cast ballots. Political observers expect there to be a similarly low turnout this year.

Mayor Ron Nirenberg is seeking re-election and facing a challenge from Councilman Greg Brockhouse, along with seven lesser-known candidates.

Incumbent council members are also vying for new terms in 7 of the 10 districts. The complete list of candidates is available on the city’s website.

Early voting continues through Tuesday, April 30, though polls will be closed for San Jacinto Day on Friday and on Sunday, April 28.

The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and then 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday as well as Monday, April 29, and Tuesday, April 30.

Voters will have 40 sites to choose from during the voting period. Unlike election day, they don’t have to go to their specific precinct. A full list of sites is available at bexar.org/elections.

Here’s everything you need to know:

How do I register to vote?

The deadline to register to vote has already passed, but you can check if you’re registered on the county’s website.

Where can I vote?

Of the 40 sites, most of them are public libraries. Here’s a map.

What do I need to bring?

Your photo ID, and election officials recommend bringing your voter registration card as well to expedite the process.

Acceptable IDs include a passport, a Texas driver’s license and a Texas Department of Public Safety-issued personal identification card, among others. These IDs are acceptable even if they’re expired, so long as they’re not more than four years out of date. For voters who are 70 or older, the four-year limit doesn’t apply. To see a full description of the ID requirements, click here or go to bexar.org/elections

If a voter doesn’t have one of the approved photo IDs and can’t reasonably obtain one, there are several other ways to establish identification, including a current utility bill with the correct address, a bank statement or government check, among other documents. But these voters must sign a reasonable impediment declaration. Visit sos.state.tx.us for complete details.

Who’s on the ballot?

The most highly-watched contest is the mayoral duel between Nirenberg and Brockhouse, who have clashed constantly at City Hall over the last two years.

Here was the Express-News’ first look at that race from the filing deadline.

If there’s one thing the men agree on, it’s that they present a clear vision for voters.

Nirenberg has made the case for his vision to bring San Antonio into the future, touting a humming economy and lower crime while pitching the master plan he’s led for mass transit, among other issues.

But he has faced criticism for unforced errors and blind spots that some feel have impeded his progress over the last two years, including the city’s controversial vote to bar Chick-fil-A from the airport. Detractors like Brockhouse have sought to portray him as out of touch with the issues that matter to San Antonians.

Brockhouse has pledged a back-to-the-basics municipal government focused on relieving property taxes, boosting public safety and bridging what he calls the growing gap between neighborhoods and City Hall.

The mayor has criticized Brockhouse for his ties to public safety unions, and others have questioned if he can make the switch from a contrarian councilman to a governing leader.

The councilman has also faced questions about past accusations of domestic abuse, first reported by the Express-News. He was never charged in the two incidents and has denied any wrongdoing.

Here’s everything the Expres-News has published so far about the mayor’s race:

Nirenberg wins two rounds at San Antonio council meeting, but not without political cost

Past domestic violence allegations emerge against Brockhouse

Brockhouse revives Chick-fil-A debate

Nirenberg calls out Brockhouse’s delinquent taxes in third debate

Brockhouse trails in money race, but unions could help narrow the gap

Chick-fil-A, business issues take focus in San Antonio’s second mayoral debate

Police report of alleged 2009 assault by Brockhouse no longer exists

Attorney General to investigate San Antonio ban on Chick-fil-A at airport

Brockhouse apologizes to Chick-fil-A for San Antonio’s decision to remove restaurant from airport plan

Domestic violence allegations roil San Antonio’s first mayoral debate

San Antonio police twice responded to 911 calls alleging domestic violence by Greg Brockhouse

All eyes on mayoral duel in San Antonio’s May elections

And here’s our coverage of who else will appear on the ballot, depending on what part of the city you live in:

In District 1, Councilman Roberto Treviño faces the most robust competition of any council incumbent, including a particularly well-funded campaign from hotelier Justin Holley.

In District 2, eight candidates are vying for the open seat on the East Side. They include Keith Toney, who served in the seat when Ivy Taylor became mayor, and Jada Andrews-Sullivan, who was a finalist for the appointment when Councilman William Cruz Shaw resigned earlier this year.

In District 3, Councilwoman Rebecca Viagran is seeking a fourth term against Liz Campos, a plumbing business owner who has run for the seat in the past.

In District 4, five hopefuls are vying for the seat left open by Councilman Rey Saldaña, who is prohibited from running again due to term limits.

In District 5, Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales is hoping for her final term on the near-West Side. She has three challengers.

In District 6, Melissa Cabello Havrda is hoping to a turn a close loss to Brockhouse in 2017 into a victory for the open seat this year. Three others also are running.

In District 7, freshman Councilwoman Ana Sandoval is hoping to win re-election over three other candidates.

In District 8, Councilman Manny Peláez is trying to fend off challenges from a political consultant and a former presidential candidate.

In District 9, Councilman John Courage is hoping to defend the seat he won in an upset two years ago. He is facing three challengers, though one of them suspended his campaign and endorsed the incumbent.

In District 10, Councilman Clayton Perry is another freshman seeking re-election. He faces four challengers.

Dylan McGuinness covers City Hall and local politics in San Antonio. Read him on our free site, mySA.com, and on our subscriber site, ExpressNews.com. | dylan.mcguinness@express-news.net | Twitter: @DylMcGuinness