10 candidates are tracked across 7 Austin races for the 2026 election, led by the Mayor of Austin - Ward 2 contest. Preview your Austin, Texas sample ballot for 2026: browse tracked local races, then enter your ZIP code to confirm which districts and offices appear on your exact ballot.
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Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateTexas
Races Listed7
Profiles10
Austin Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking
Local races are address-specific. This guide previews tracked contests, while the lookup tool narrows the list to a voter’s exact address. Tap any name to see the race, full candidate profiles, and everything else on your exact ballot. Texas nominees were set by the March 3 primary and May 26 runoffs; unopposed nominees still print on the November 3 ballot, a plurality wins, and declared write-in votes count but write-in names do not print, per the Secretary of State.
Hand-curated profiles for Austin are on the way.
The previews below come from our automated tracker and may not expand into full profiles yet. Your exact ballot, including statewide and congressional races, is one ZIP code away.
Carmen Llanes Pulido is a community organizer and former City Commissioner. She served as the executive director of the nonprofit Go Austin/Vamos Austin, advocating for equitable infrastructure, civic engagement, and progressive housing. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Steven Brown, a Republican, ran for election to the Arkansas House of Representatives to represent District 82 in 2026. He has served as an Alderman for Ward 1 on the Benton City Council for six years and is the CEO of Alcoa Community Federal Credit Union.
Priorities: Emphasizing a "local matters" approach to public service · Protecting and benefiting the citizens of Saline County · Developing long-term strategic solutions for community growth challenges
José Velasquez▾
We haven’t hand-verified this candidate’s profile yet. Enter your ZIP above to see this race on your exact ballot, and cross-check candidates with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.
Alexandria Anderson▾
Alexandria Anderson, a Texas Athletics Hall of Honor member, is running for Austin City Council District 1. A native of Chicago, she excelled as a student-athlete at Morgan Park High School and later at the University of Texas. Anderson aims to increase accountability and transparency within city departments.
Ryan Alter▾
Ryan Alter is an Austin-area native, lawyer, and small business owner who graduated from UT Austin and Harvard Law. He has served as a Capitol staffer for multiple Texas senators and as a staff attorney for a Travis County judge, now bringing his experience to local government.
Priorities: Increasing housing affordability and addressing homelessness · Protecting the environment and combating climate change · Improving transportation infrastructure and accessibility
Zo Qadri, MPA, MA, was elected to the Austin City Council,. Zo Qadri is associated with the Democratic party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Zo Qadri, MPA, MA, was elected to the Austin City Council, · Zo Qadri is associated with the Democratic party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Zo Qadri, MPA, MA, was elected to the Austin City Council, District. Zo Qadri is associated with the Democrat party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Zo Qadri, MPA, MA, was elected to the Austin City Council, District · Zo Qadri is associated with the Democrat party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 2 - District 1
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Reese Ricci Armstrong · Democrat▾
Reese Ricci Armstrong is a student organizer, nonprofit unionist, and creative. Reese Ricci Armstrong is associated with the Democrat party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Reese Ricci Armstrong is a student organizer, nonprofit unionist, and creative · Reese Ricci Armstrong is associated with the Democrat party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Amanda Marzullo is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in social media strategy. Amanda Marzullo's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Amanda Marzullo is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in social media strategy · Amanda Marzullo's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Reese Ricci Armstrong is a student, student organizer, and nonprofit union. Reese Ricci Armstrong is associated with the Democratic party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Reese Ricci Armstrong is a student, student organizer, and nonprofit union · Reese Ricci Armstrong is associated with the Democratic party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Note: Use address lookup for your exact ballot; local pages preview tracked races.Profiles: Hand-verified profiles are added race by race; always confirm with the official election office linked above.
