Austin City Council Candidate Fails to Qualify for Third Term Ballot
In Austin, Paige Ellis' petition to run for a third term on the City Council did not gather enough signatures, falling short by 62.
Austin, TX, August 25, 2026 —
Austin, TX – Paige Ellis will not be on the ballot for a third term on the Austin City Council. Ellis’ campaign failed to collect the required number of signatures on her petition to qualify for the upcoming election. The candidate fell short by 62 signatures.
The specific details regarding the signature gathering process, including the total number of signatures required and the number successfully collected, were not immediately available. Ellis, who has served two terms on the council, was seeking to extend her tenure. The failure to meet the signature threshold means her name will not appear on the official ballot for the next election cycle.
Further information regarding the campaign’s efforts to gather signatures and the exact deadline for submission was not provided. This development means that the position Ellis was seeking will be open to other candidates who successfully meet the qualification requirements.
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