Depending on where they live, Austinites heading to the polls this year could have the opportunity to cast a vote in one of five Austin City Council races.

Districts 2, 4, 6, 7 and 10 are all up for grabs, with incumbents seeking another term in each race except District 2. Community Impact Newspaper conducted Q&As with the candidates in all five races. Within each race, the candidates were asked the same five questions and Community Impact Newspaper limited answers to 75 words.

The Q&As are linked below. Early voting began Oct. 13 and runs through Oct. 30. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
AUSTIN

Austin City Council Races

Candidates:
  • David Chincanchan
  • Vanessa Fuentes
  • Casey Ramos
  • Alexander Strenger
Candidates:
  • Greg Casar (Incumbent)
  • Louis C. Herrin III
  • Ramesses II Setepenre
Candidates:
  • James "Jimmy" Flannigan (Incumbent)
  • Dee Harrison
  • Mackenzie Kelly
  • Jennifer Mushtaler
Candidates:
  • Leslie Pool (Incumbent)
  • Morgan Witt
Candidates:
  • Alison Alter (Incumbent)
  • Ben Easton
  • Belinda Greene
  • Pooja Sethi
  • Robert Thomas
  • Noel Tristan
  • Jennifer Virden