All information on this webpage is specific to the May 2022 City of Austin Special Election and the Campaign Finance Filing Requirements. Information will continually be updated as we approach the May 2022 Election. Please contact Elections@austintexas.gov with any election related questions.
May 2022 Election Calendar / Calendario Electoral Mayo 2022
Proposition A - Amended Ordinance 20220203-050 / 20220203-050-Spanish | Ordinance 20220118-002 / 20220118-002-Spanish
May 7, 2022 - Election Day Voting Sites / 7 de mayo de 2022 - Sitios de Votación el Día de Elección
Early Voting Sites / Sitios de Votación Anticipada
Election Notice - May 7, 2022 / Aviso de Elección - 7 de mayo de 2022 (Updated 4/8/2022)
Sample Ballots and Early Voting Rosters:
E-Filing System
In July 2020, the City Clerk's Office launched a new electronic filing system for candidates and political action committees to file their campaign finance reports online.
Campaign Finance Contact Form
To file electronically and obtain an E-Filing account and password, candidates and political action committees need to submit the following two forms to the City Clerk’s Office:
The CTA form will still be required to be submitted in hard-copy to the City Clerk’s Office. The CTA form may also be accessed through the Texas Ethics Commission Forms & Instructions page. The Campaign Finance Contact Form may be filled out and submitted online or in person.
Campaign Finance
Beginning in July 2020, candidates and political action committees are required to submit their campaign finance reports using the City Clerk’s E-Filing System. Candidates must fill out and submit the Campaign Finance Contact Form online or in person before obtaining an E-Filing account.
On October 5, 2017, Council revised Chapter 2-2 relating to campaign finance and election fundraising.
For more information related to campaign finance reporting, go to the City Clerk's Campaign Finance Forms page.
Important Dates
First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail | Saturday, January 1, 2022 |
First Day of Early Voting in Person | Monday, April 25, 2022 |
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail | Tuesday, April 26, 2022 |
Last Day of Early Voting in Person | Tuesday, May 3, 2022 |
Election Day | Saturday, May 7, 2022 |