Farrah Abraham jumps into Austin mayor race years ahead of schedule

Former Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham has set her sights on politics, announcing plans to run for mayor of Austin, Texas, only to discover she’s entered the race well ahead of schedule.

Abraham revealed her political ambitions during an appearance on TMZ Live, where she discussed a recent social media post declaring her candidacy for Austin’s mayoral race in 2026.

The announcement, however, quickly unraveled during the interview when hosts pointed out a key detail: Austin’s next mayoral election isn’t scheduled until 2028.

The realization appeared to catch Abraham off guard. During the live segment, she seemed momentarily confused about election timelines and the distinctions between local, district, and federal offices. The exchange became a lighthearted back-and-forth, with hosts contacting Austin City Hall to confirm the election schedule in real time.

Austin’s current mayor, Kirk Watson, was elected in 2024 and is serving a four-year term, meaning the next mayoral vote will take place in 2028. Despite the miscalculation, Abraham took the mix-up in stride, suggesting that the additional time could work in her favor.

Notably, Abraham has already launched a campaign website and begun soliciting political donations. Following the interview, she appeared to pivot her messaging online, posting about a potential “district 2026” run instead, signaling that her political aspirations may be flexible, even if the calendar is not.

Abraham also referenced fellow reality TV personality Spencer Pratt, who is running for mayor of Los Angeles in a confirmed 2026 election, suggesting she may have assumed mayoral elections occur simultaneously across major US cities.

While it remains unclear what office Abraham will ultimately pursue, her early entry into the political conversation has certainly drawn attention, and added a fresh, unconventional chapter to Austin’s famously eccentric public life.