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Three City Council seats heading to run-off; registration ends Thursday
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · As published by CBS Austin
· November 13, 2026
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Austin voters in Districts 1, 3, and 5 could head back for City Council runoffs, with District 1 decided by just 73 votes. Voter registration deadline is tonight. Early voting expected Nov. 30, Election Day Dec. 12.
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Key takeaway Austin voters in Districts 1, 3, and 5 could head back for City Council runoffs, with District 1 decided by just 73 votes.
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What is this story about? Austin voters in Districts 1, 3, and 5 could head back for City Council runoffs, with District 1 decided by just 73 votes. Voter registration deadline is tonight. Early voting expected Nov. 30, Election Day Dec. 12.
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