Texas: Austin City Council, District 9

2026 General Election · November 3, 2026

The Austin City Council member for District 9. The council sets city policy, the budget and the tax rate. Nonpartisan. Only voters who live in Austin council District 9 vote in this race. It is a 4-year term.

This race appears only on ballots in this district.

Election Quick Facts

October 5, 2026Voter registration deadline
Oct 19–30, 2026Early voting
October 23, 2026Last day to apply for a mail ballot (received)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)

Source: Texas Secretary of State

2026 Candidates

5 certified for the general election

Candidate list from the Texas Secretary of State 2026 Ballot Certification. Write-in candidates are not shown.

Compare the Candidates

Where each candidate stands on the key issues facing Texas. A position appears only after we verify it from the candidate's own statements, votes or official record, with a link to the source.

Issue positions are not shown for this office. Judges and court and county administrative officers apply the law rather than run on policy platforms.

IssueRich Heyman NKatie Kam NZohaib “Zo” Qadri NDave Thadani NKai Huang N

Ads in This Race

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Rich Heyman NNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Katie Kam NNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Zohaib “Zo” Qadri NNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Dave Thadani NNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Kai Huang NNo campaign-account ads listed yet