District 1 Council Seat to Be Decided November 3
Six candidates are vying to succeed the term-limited incumbent in the upcoming Austin election.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Elections
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As District 1 voters head to the polls to select a new representative, Misael Ramos is again seeking the seat in the November 3, 2026, election. With incumbent Natasha Harper-Madison term-limited, Ramos joins a crowded field of candidates vying to represent the East Austin district.
Why it matters
The race for the District 1 seat is open as the district transitions to new leadership, leaving voters to decide who will steer policy for their neighborhoods. The outcome will determine the council member representing East Austin for the coming term.
Candidate Misael Ramos raised nearly $45,000 in campaign contributions as of October 16, while candidate Amber Goodwin reported $99,000. Ramos received 25% of the vote in his 2022 run for the same District 1 seat.
The players
Misael Ramos
A 40-year-old candidate running for the District 1 City Council seat.
Natasha Harper-Madison
The current incumbent for District 1 who is term-limited.
Amber Goodwin
A 46-year-old candidate seeking the District 1 City Council seat.
The details
Ramos, 40, is competing against Alexandria Anderson, 39, Steven Brown, 42, Amber Goodwin, 46, Michael Nahas, 53, and Portia Riggins, 35. This election marks another attempt for Ramos after his 2022 campaign. Voters will finalize their choice at the ballot box on November 3, with early voting windows closing shortly before then.
Timeline
Ramos ran a four-month campaign for District 1 in 2022.
Ramos raised nearly $45,000 in campaign contributions by October 16, 2026.
Early voting ends on October 30, 2026.
Election Day occurs on November 3, 2026.
The Texas Context
This race for the District 1 seat repeats the cycle of local competition seen during the 2022 Austin City Council elections. The contest determines who will succeed the outgoing incumbent in the district.
District 1 residents have until October 30 to cast their ballots during the early voting period. The final results will shape the city's representation when the new council member takes office.
The takeaway
Voters should review the list of all six candidates before heading to the polls. Check your designated polling location for Election Day on November 3 to ensure your vote is counted.
What happens next
Early voting concludes on October 30, 2026, and Election Day is set for November 3, 2026.
Further reading
You can find more coverage of this race on our Elections page.
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