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More than half of Austin voters could not agree on one candidate, so voters will return to the polls next month to determine the winner.
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Last year, two-thirds of voters supported Proposition D, which moves the city’s mayoral elections to the same year as presidential elections.
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The mayor elected in this cycle will serve a two-year term, as opposed to four years. A ballot measure passed in May 2021 moved Austin's mayoral race to align with presidential elections in an effort to increase voter turnout.
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Key races on the ballot include the governor's race between Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke, and a matchup between incumbent Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rochelle Garza. If you live in Austin, you'll also be voting for mayor.
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Six people are vying to be the next mayor of Austin. Candidates addressed priority issues such as transportation, housing and policing during a forum hosted by KUT and the Austin Monitor.
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Adler’s two terms as mayor have coincided with growth — and growing pains — in Austin. His term ends in January. Seven candidates have declared their candidacy ahead of the Nov. 8 election.
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Watson was mayor of the city from 1997 to 2001 and is focused on tackling the rising cost of living, homelessness, public safety and transportation.