{"id":124767,"date":"2026-01-15T20:24:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T20:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/124767\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T20:24:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T20:24:10","slug":"teen-moms-farrah-abraham-announces-plans-to-run-for-mayor-of-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/124767\/","title":{"rendered":"Teen Mom’s Farrah Abraham Announces Plans to Run for Mayor of Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former Teen Mom<\/a> star Farrah Abraham<\/a> is ready to explore the world of politics.<\/p>\n

\u201cAustin, my story isn\u2019t just a headline; it\u2019s the blueprint for Austin\u2019s 2026 transformation,\u201d Abraham, 34, wrote via Instagram<\/a> on Thursday, January 15, when confirming her bid for mayor of the Texas capital city. \u201cLet\u2019s Keep Austin Weird, Keep Austin Fair, Vote Farrah Abraham for Austin Mayor 2026!\u201d<\/p>\n

In her announcement post, the former MTV reality star shared that her 2026 plan is built on six pillars.<\/p>\n

\u201c1. Family Planning for All \u2014 Brighter futures start here. 2. Modern Workers Act \u2014 Your home, your dreams,\u201d she explained. \u201c3. Veteran Bridge Program \u2014 Support when you need it. 4. Safety & Policy First \u2014 Every zip code matters. 5. Abraham\u2019s Survivor-First Pilot \u2014 Your voice, your truth. 6. Senior Housing ATX Cares \u2014 Safe, dignified living.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tSpencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles \u2014 but he\u2019s not the only celebrity to try their hand at politics. Pratt announced the news on January 7, 2026. \u201cThe system in Los Angeles isn\u2019t struggling, it\u2019s fundamentally broken,\u201d Pratt, 42, said at the \u201cThey Let Us Burn\u201d public demonstration, via the New York [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n

Abraham also launched a website<\/a> to further discuss her vision for Austin\u2019s future. It also appears that the former 16 and Pregnant star filled out appropriate appointment forms and filed them<\/a> with the Office of the City Clerk.<\/p>\n

\u201cJoin the conversation, let\u2019s shape Austin\u2019s future!\u201d Abraham wrote via Instagram. \u201cGO LONGHORNS! AND GOD BLESS AUSTIN TEXAS\ud83d\ude4f #farrahabraham #mayor #mayor2026 #austin.\u201d<\/p>\n

Us Weekly has reached out to Abraham\u2019s rep for additional comment.<\/p>\n

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Abraham first gained recognition when she appeared on MTV\u2019s 16 and Pregnant in 2009. At the time, cameras rolled when she welcomed her daughter, Sophia, one month after the death of her high school boyfriend.<\/p>\n

She went on to star in the show\u2019s spinoff Teen Mom before leaving the franchise<\/a> in 2018 to pursue other opportunities.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs Mayor candidate 2026, I believe in a brighter future for our amazing Austin, Texas community,\u201d Abraham stated on her campaign website. \u201cOur vision is to engage citizens and promote transparency in local governance. For more information, feel free to contact me to discuss our solutions for a smarter future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Abraham isn\u2019t the only reality star stepping into politics this year.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tFarrah Abraham has reservations about getting closer to her parents, Michael Abraham and Debra Danielsen. \u201cWe don\u2019t really connect with them, and my daughter\u2019s basically blocked them,\u201d Farrah, 34, exclusively shared with Us Weekly while promoting A&E\u2019s Secrets of Celebrity Sex Tapes docuseries. \u201cShe doesn\u2019t approve of their behavior. Guys, you can keep doing therapy, [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n

On January 7, The Hills<\/a> alum Spencer Pratt announced he is running for mayor<\/a> of Los Angeles one year after losing his home in Pacific Palisades, California.<\/p>\n

\u201cOver the past year, I have been on a journey for truth and I have seen how power operates in our state and in our city. Leadership is a closed circle reserved for the elite and their benefactors; and the insiders seem shocked, even insulted, that an outsider like me would even dare to challenge the status quo,\u201d Pratt said in a statement<\/a>. \u201cBut we live in a city of hopes and dreams, where a reality TV personality is the Average Joe. Why shouldn\u2019t City Hall be open to people from all walks of life, including a TV personality like me.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Guy You Loved to Hate: Confessions From a Reality TV Villain author reiterated his goals in his cover story for Us<\/a> sharing, \u201cWinning the mayor\u2019s race will be a victory for truth and transparency, which is what I\u2019ve been fighting for this whole year. The end goal is the same: to shine a light into the darkness.\u201d<\/p>\n

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