Austin, TXVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Austin City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Kirk Watson

Mayor, elected Nov 2024 to a term that began Jan 6, 2025City of Austin Resolution No. 20241119-001 canvassing the Nov 5, 2024 election · Nov 19, 2024

11 sourced positions

Kirk Watson (Mayor, elected Nov 2024 to a term that began Jan 6, 2025) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Austin City Council after the election.

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In his third term as mayor after more than 13 years in the Texas Senate; he was first elected mayor in 1997.

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Where Kirk Watson stands: positions on the record

Budget and taxes2 sourced positions
Efficiency audit1 sourced position

  • statement quoted by Austin Current

    Called Save Austin Now's charter amendment a political move, saying the city is already doing the substance of what it asks.

    “We’re already doing the substance of what Save Austin Now is asking for”

    Own statementAustin Current · Jul 15, 2026

Housing2 sourced positions
Dog's Head development1 sourced position
Bonds1 sourced position
Homelessness1 sourced position
Public safety2 sourced positions
City spending1 sourced position

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