Updated Nov. 5, 1 p.m. CST

According to unofficial results, District 8 candidates Ellen Troxclair, with 26.38 percent, or 5,676 votes, and Ed Scruggs, with 25.54 percent, or 5,496 votes, are headed to a runoff election.

"I was so overwhelmed by the support I received and the response at the polls," Troxclair said. "Our message of fiscal responsibility resonated with voters up until election day."

She said her platform will continue to focus on property tax relief, responsible government spending and prioritizing basic city services—roads and public safety.

All results are unofficial until canvassed.

Posted at 7:14 p.m. CST

According to early voting results Ellen Troxclair, with 26.55 percent, or 3,428 votes, is leading the race to become councilwoman of Austin City Council District 8, which includes the neighborhoods of Oak Hill, Circle C, Travis Country and Maple Run. Troxclair is a Realtor and legislative chief of staff.

Becky Bray, a transportation engineer, has 18.94 percent, or 2,445 votes.

Eliza May, a Mission Services director with the Susan G. Komen Austin affiliate, has 12.46 percent, or 1,609 votes.

Darrell Pierce, a principal in the SNAP Management Group, has 17.39 percent, or 2,245 votes.

Ed Scruggs, a clinical research associate and former director of the Circle C Homeowners Association, has 24.67 percent, or 3,185 votes.

This election is the first time in the city's history that voters will choose City Council members from 10 geographic districts—voters can only vote for candidates from their district. The mayor will still be elected at-large, meaning anyone can vote for the mayor.

The candidate who receives more than 50 percent of the votes will win the election. Otherwise the race will proceed to a Dec. 16 runoff election between the two leading candidates.

After the new City Council is established, five council members will be randomly selected to serve initial two-year terms, and five will serve initial four-year terms. The initial terms allow future council elections to be held every two years. Future council terms will last four years.