Filing for most seats in the upcoming May 12 election for City Council closed March 5. The candidates for each open seat in the City of Austin election are as follows:

Mayor

Richard C. "Clay" Dafoe

S. Lee Leffingwell (i)

Brigid Shea

Council member Place 2

Laura Pressley

Mike Martinez (i)

Council member Place 5

Audrey "Tina" Cannon

Dominic M. Chavez

David Yepez Conley

John Duffy

Robert A. "Bo" Prudente

John A. Rubine

William "Bill" Spelman (i)

Council member Place 6

Sheryl Cole (i)

Shaun D. Ireland

*(i) indicates incumbent

The last day to register to vote is April 12, while early voting is scheduled for April 30–May 8.