Austin ISD Board Candidate Soliz Withdraws, Concedes to Mathai
In Austin, Texas, Austin ISD board candidate Cynthia Soliz has withdrawn from the runoff election and conceded to opponent Pamala Mathai.
Austin, TX, November 10, 2026 — In Austin, Texas, Austin Independent School District (ISD) board candidate Cynthia Soliz has withdrawn from the upcoming runoff election. Soliz has officially conceded the race to her opponent, Pamala Mathai.
The withdrawal means Pamala Mathai will proceed without a runoff contest for her bid to join the Austin ISD board. Specific details regarding the reasons for Soliz’s withdrawal were not provided. The timeline for when the withdrawal occurred or when the concession was made public was also not specified.
Information regarding the original election results that led to the runoff, including vote counts or the margin between candidates, was not detailed in the available summary. Likewise, the specific position or district Soliz and Mathai were running for on the Austin ISD board was not disclosed. Typically, Austin ISD board members are elected to represent specific trustee districts within the city.
The outcome of this withdrawal means Mathai will secure the position without the need for voters to cast ballots in a runoff election. Further details concerning any official statements from either candidate or the Austin ISD election process following this development have not been made available.
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