City Council Elections
Summary
Get ready to vote, Austin! Seven new candidates are running for City Council, and they could totally change the direction of our city. It's time to figure out who you want representing you!
At a glance
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Impact analysis
These new council members could change how your tax dollars are spent, so pay attention!
You do, if you want a say in who leads the city and how it's run!
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (14)
MAPS: How each Austin city council district differs in race, education, income and more
KXAN created maps showing how Austin's 10 city council districts differ in demographic factors like race, education level and housing to help people understand the unique needs of each community before the November election, where five of 10 seats ar...
Here’s your 2026 ballot for Austin’s November election
Here’s your 2026 ballot for Austin’s November election Austin Current
Austin City Council Member Paige Ellis on if she'll endorse in the D8 race
On this episode of Inside Austin’s Agenda, KXAN Investigator Grace Reader sat down with Austin City Council Member Paige Ellis, who recently learned she will not be able to run for a third term.
Council Member Paige Ellis falls short of signatures needed to secure place on ballot
Austin City Council Member Paige Ellis' petition to run for a third term was rejected by the City Clerk.
Do council candidates live where they say they do? Austin doesn't check, but we do
KXAN looked through city elections documents, voting and appraisal district records and in some cases asked candidates for proof of residency through official mail, leasing agreements, IDs or utility bills. Here's what we found.
Paige Ellis seeks a third term on Austin City Council. It's rare, but not unprecedented
Paige Ellis seeks a third term on Austin City Council. It's rare, but not unprecedented KUT
See how much Austin City Council candidates raised, spent
See how much Austin City Council candidates raised, spent Austin Current
Meet Austin's city council candidates for the November election
There are 10 council districts in Austin. Council members serve four-year terms. Every two years, half of the council seats are up for election.
Meet Austin’s city council candidates for the November election
Meet Austin’s city council candidates for the November election KXAN Austin
Former 'Teen Mom' star Farrah Abraham files for Austin City Council
The former MTV star filed Monday to run for the District 5 seat.
Former 'Teen Mom' star Farrah Abraham files for Austin City Council
Former 'Teen Mom' star Farrah Abraham files for Austin City Council KVUE
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What are we voting for today? See Austin-area ballot, where to vote on Election Day
What are we voting for today? See Austin-area ballot, where to vote on Election Day Austin American-Statesman
Seven more candidates running for city council
Seven more candidates running for city council The Austin Bulldog
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