Three Austin Council Races Head to Runoff
Districts 1, 3, and 5 will go to runoff elections after the November midterm, with voter registration closing Thursday night.
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Coverage of elections in Austin focuses on candidates entering races, polling as contests tighten, and the results that follow. Reporting also takes in campaign finance disclosures and changes to voting rules.
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November 11, 2026
Soliz Concedes Austin ISD District 9 Board RaceCynthia Soliz dropped out of the District 9 runoff, leaving Pamela Mathai as the sole trustee after the two tied in the midterm election.
November 4, 2026
Garibay, Papari Face Off for Texas House SeatDemocrat Montserrat Garibay faces Green Party candidate Arshia Papari in the general election for Texas House District 49 in Austin.
November 3, 2026
Austin Voters Pick Council in Five DistrictsAbout half of Austin voters are choosing City Council members in Districts 1, 3, 5, 8 and 9 on Tuesday.
November 3, 2026
Fire Alarms Briefly Halt Voting at Texas UnionUTPD is investigating two fire alarm activations at the University of Texas at Austin polling site and is seeking a person of interest.
November 3, 2026
Goodwin Quits DA Office to Run for CouncilFormer Travis County assistant district attorney Amber Goodwin is campaigning full time for Austin's District 1 council seat.
November 2, 2026
CapMetro Offers Free Rides on Election DayRiders on all CapMetro services ride free on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to help residents reach polling places.
October 29, 2026
Misael Ramos to Compete for Austin District 1 SeatThe Austin City Council race moves toward a November 3 election as six candidates vie to fill the term-limited seat.
October 27, 2026
Austin PACs Report Spending on Ballot PropositionsPolitical committees filed recent finance reports regarding ten propositions on the upcoming Austin ballot.
October 27, 2026
Texas Voters Registered Elsewhere Can Cast Limited BallotsStudents and residents registered in other counties may vote early in Travis County under state law.
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