Reality TV star Farrah Abraham is running for Austin City Council. Her candidacy could shake up the local political scene.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
Who knows how this will affect city spending, but it's definitely going to be a headline grabber!
Voters looking for a non-traditional candidate might find her interesting.
The established political process could face disruption.
Aside from the big battle between U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, there are several other federal, state and local races on the ballot.
Voters in several local cities and school districts will be deciding important races on the May 2, 2026, ballot.
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