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Austin voters choose between Xie and Bowen for City Council District 8

Voters in Austin City Council District 8 cast ballots on November 3, 2026, to choose between Austin-Travis County EMS Commander Selena Xie and construction business owner Jeffery Bowen. The winner will serve a four-year term beginning in January. This is the first time in eight years the seat has been open.

Where
Austin, Travis County
When
Nov. 3, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Travis

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Who's involved

  • Selena XieAustin-Travis County EMS Commander, candidate for City Council
  • Jeffery Bowenconstruction services business owner, candidate for City Council
  • Paige Ellisoutgoing Council Member for District 8

The facts

  • District 8 includes parts of West and Southwest Austin and green spaces including Zilker Park, Barton Creek Greenbelt, and Violet Crown Trail.1
  • This is the first time in eight years District 8 will get a new council member.1
  • Outgoing Council Member Paige Ellis attempted to seek a third term but her petition fell short of the signature threshold.1
  • Xie previously led the Austin EMS Association.1
  • Bowen is a construction services business owner who previously ran for mayor.1
  • Polls remained open until 7 p.m.; voters in line by 7 p.m. could cast ballots.1
  • Early voting totals were expected to be released first after polls closed, with additional results throughout the night.1

Who said what

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  • Selena Xie Addressing affordability and modernizing public safety policies were campaign priorities.1
  • Selena Xie Supported creation of standalone 911 call center and removal of automated license plate readers.1
  • Selena Xie More work needed to help people experiencing homelessness get off the streets.1
  • Jeffery Bowen Ran on platform of transparency and efficiency and was critical of city spending.1
  • Jeffery Bowen Supportive of Proposition I; opposes $295 million bond package for parks and libraries.1
  • Jeffery Bowen Opposed creation of standalone 911 call center; did not agree with city's decision due to spending inefficiencies.1

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