On the November 3, 2026 ballot

District 9 City Council race.

Downtown and central Austin. The seat last decided in November 2022 is on the ballot again. One incumbent, three challengers as of this writing — this index links to each candidate’s profile.

Candidates

Who’s running.

Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name within their status group (incumbent first, then challengers). Click any card for that candidate’s full profile.

Final candidate slates depend on the City Clerk’s filing period. Additional challengers may emerge before the deadline; this index is updated as filings are confirmed.

The Seat

About District 9.

District 9 covers downtown Austin and the central neighborhoods around the University of Texas, the Capitol complex, and the urban core. It is one of the densest, most economically active, and most politically engaged districts in the city.

Region
Downtown / Central
Current Member
Zohaib “Zo” Qadri
Took Office
January 2023
Term Length
4 Years
Next Election
November 3, 2026
Election System
Nonpartisan, 50%+ to win

Full District 9 profile →

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