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Farrah Abraham Drops Austin Mayoral Bid, Pivots to District 5 City Council Race

The reality TV alum shifted course after learning on live television that Austin’s next mayoral election is in 2028.

Overview

  • Abraham refiled paperwork to run for Austin City Council District 5 following a TMZ Live segment that confirmed the mayoral race is not until 2028.
  • City records show a campaign finance filing dated Jan. 15, and her campaign website is live and soliciting donations.
  • Her six-point platform highlights family planning, a Modern Workers Act, a veterans program, public safety, a survivor-first initiative, and senior housing.
  • She is emphasizing housing affordability, citing steep rent increases and plans to work with broker and realtor groups on closing-cost and access issues for independent workers.
  • Austin council races are nonpartisan, the filing deadline is Aug. 18, and incumbent District 5 councilmember Ryan Alter is running for reelection.