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