SAN ANTONIO — Former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg officially filed his paperwork Wednesday to appear on the Democratic primary ballot for Bexar County judge, setting up a March showdown with incumbent County Judge Peter Sakai.

Nirenberg, who served as mayor for eight years before leaving office in June , launched his campaign Saturday after months of speculation about his next move. Rumors had circulated about everything from a congressional bid to a potential run for Texas governor.

"There were a lot of rumors out there," Nirenberg told KENS 5 in his first sit-down interview since launching his campaign .

Asked whether people were surprised he chose to run for county judge, he said, "I don't know if they were surprised."

The uncertainty over his future even prompted a public re

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