The polls have closed for the Nov. 8 election, but some races still won't be decided for another month. Several Austin seats are headed to a runoff.
A runoff election happens when no single candidate earns more than 50% of the votes. The top two candidates in the race move on to another election.
Runoffs will take place on Dec. 13 for the following races:
- Austin Mayor: Celia Israel and Kirk Watson
- Austin City Council District 3: José Velásquez and Daniela Silva
- Austin City Council District 5: Ryan Alter and Stephanie Bazan
- Austin City Council District 9: Zohaib "Zo" Qadri and Linda Guerrero
A city spokesperson estimates the runoffs will cost $500,000.
If you were unable to vote in the Nov. 8 election, you can register to vote , or check your eligibility to vote . The last day to register to vote in the runoff election is Monday, Nov. 14.
Early voting will take place Dec. 1 through Dec. 9, and Election Day is Dec. 13.
Voting by mail
If you’re a registered voter in Texas, you can vote by mail if you:
- will be away from your county on Election Day and during early voting;
- are sick or disabled;
- are 65 or older on Election Day;
- are confined in jail, but eligible to vote; or
- are expecting to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day.
AGÕæÈË°Ù¼ÒÀÖ County residents can print and fill out an application to vote by mail . The deadline to apply to vote by mail is Dec. 2.
