‘Teen Mom’ star Farrah Abraham launches Austin mayoral campaign after confusing 2026 and 2028 election dates
"Teen Mom" alum Farrah Abraham is eyeing a new title — mayor — but her political rollout may have come a bit too early.
Abraham announced on social media that she plans to run for mayor of Austin, Texas, sparking immediate buzz and a fair amount of confusion.
The reality TV star later appeared on "TMZ Live," where hosts quickly discovered that her campaign timeline didn’t quite line up with reality.
"The election’s not until 2028. Why so early?" the hosts asked.
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Abraham responded confidently — and incorrectly. "For some reason, the mayor election is in 2026…" she said.
During the live interview, TMZ called City Hall in Austin, and Abraham had a stunned reaction. "So, Farrah, we just got this in our ear, the election is in 2028… so I think you may have jumped the gun here."
The revelation appeared to catch Abraham completely off guard. She visibly struggled as the hosts explained the difference between municipal, district and federal election cycles.
"I love that I jumped the gun," she replied with a smile, embracing the confused moment.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson was elected in 2024 and is serving a four-year term. The next mayoral race won’t take place until 2028.
Despite the timeline hiccup, Abraham is already taking action as a candidate. She has launched a campaign website and is soliciting political donations — years ahead of the actual race.
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Abraham also referenced fellow reality TV star Spencer Pratt, who is currently running for mayor of Los Angeles in an election that is scheduled for 2026 — a detail that may have fueled her confusion.
A rep for the former MTV star shared a statement with Fox News Digital detailing her decision to run for office.
"I’m running for Austin City Council District 5 because our city has lost balance — we’ve gone soft on crime, driven up prices and left working families like mine struggling to keep up. Enough is enough," Abraham, 34, shared.
"I’ve faced Hollywood drama, cancel culture and online trolls and I’m still here — ready to fight for Austin families who don’t have lobbyists or insider access. I’m here for the everyday parents juggling jobs, school runs and dreams. It’s time for a survivor mom who knows how to hustle and make real change."
She additionally laid out a six-point platform she said will anchor her election run.
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"1. Family Planning for All — Brighter futures start here. 2. Modern Workers Act — Your home, your dreams," she explained. "3. Veteran Bridge Program — Support when you need it. 4. Safety & Policy First — Every zip code matters. 5. Abraham’s Survivor-First Pilot — Your voice, your truth. 6. Senior Housing ATX Cares — Safe, dignified living."
Abraham entered the spotlight in 2009 on MTV’s "16 and Pregnant," with her storyline marked by tragedy as she welcomed daughter Sophia shortly after losing her high school boyfriend.
She later became one of the most recognizable faces on "Teen Mom" before leaving the show in 2018.