Ballot question

City of Austin Proposition F: campaign finance limits and the term "election"

On the ballot in: City of Austin
Vote: Yes or no
Election: Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the City Charter be amended to clarify the meaning of the term "election" and to provide that the campaign contribution and expenditure limits shall be modified each year by January 1st instead of with the adoption of the budget?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote clarifies the charter term "election" and has campaign contribution and spending limits adjusted each January 1 instead of with the budget.

A “No” vote means

A no vote leaves this part of the City Charter unchanged.

Sources

City of Austin Ordinances 20260806-002 (bond election), -003 (general election) and -004 (charter amendments) · City of Austin
City of Austin Notice of General and Special Election – Revised (November 3, 2026) · City of Austin, Office of the City Clerk

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