All information on this webpage is specific to the January 2022 City of Austin Special Election and the Campaign Finance Filing Requirements. Information will continually be updated as we approach the January 2022 Election. Please contact Elections@austintexas.gov for any election related questions.
January 2022 Election Calendar / Enero 2022 Calendario Electoral
Travis County Voting Locations - Early Voting polling locations will be closed on January 17th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Los sitios de Votación Adelantada estarán cerrados el 17 de enero en conmemoración del Día de Martin Luther King Jr.
January 25, 2022 Election Notice
Notice of Deadline to File Application for a Place on the Ballot - January 2022
Notice of Drawing for Place on the Ballot - January 2022
Order of Place on the Ballot - January 25, 2022
Filed January 2022 Special Election Ballot Applications
Download the entire Candidate Packet in PDF format here
E-Filing System
Beginning in July 2020, the City Clerk's Office will be launching a new electronic filing system for candidates and political action committees to file their campaign finance reports online. The City Clerk's Office will be hosting trainings regarding the new system in Summer of 2020.
Campaign Finance Contact Form
In order to file electronically and obtain a E-Filing account and password, candidates and political action committees will 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 can be accessed by the following link. The Campaign Finance Contact Form can be filled out and submitted online by the following link.
Campaign Finance
Beginning in July 2020, candidates and political action committees will be required to submit their campaign finance reports using the City Clerk’s new E-Filing System. In order to file electronically and obtain a E-Filing account and password, candidates must fill out and submit the Campaign Finance Contact Form. You can submit the form online by following the link.
The City Clerk’s Office will begin accepting Campaign Finance Contact Forms now and filers will receive access to the E-Filing System.
On October 5, 2017 Council revised Chapter 2-2 relating to campaign finance and election fundraising.
Click here for information and forms relating to Campaign Finance Reporting.
Important Dates
First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail |
Friday, January 1, 2022 |
First Day of Early Voting in Person |
Monday, January 10, 2022 |
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail |
Friday, January 14, 2022 |
Last Day of Early Voting in Person |
Friday, January 21, 2022 |
Election Day |
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 |