MTV “Teen Mom” star Farrah Abraham, 34, announced she’d run for mayor of Austin, Texas, on Jan. 15. She joined TMZ Live that same day to discuss the election, which she thought was this year.
When hosts Harry Levin and Charles Latibeaudiere asked why she chose to reveal her bid two years before the 2028 election, Abraham realized she made a big mistake.
Farrah Abraham Handles Election Mistake With Grace
“The election’s not until 2028. Why so early?” Levin and Latibeaudiere asked the MTV OG.
At first, Abraham responded with confidence that the election was in fact this year. “For some reason, the mayor election is 2026,” she said. “I don’t know; that’s just what the office told me as well.”
As Abraham began to look concerned, Levin had his production team contact Austin City Hall to confirm the election date. What he told her next would make her campaign crumble.
“So, Farrah, we just got this in our ear; the election is in 2028,” Levin said. “So, I think you may have jumped the gun here.” Abraham handled the mix-up with grace, responding, “I love that I jumped the gun.”
Farrah Abraham to Run for Austin City Council
Instead of withdrawing completely from her political plan, the “Teen Mom” star shifted gears and launched a campaign for city council.
According to records from the Austin Office of the City Clerk, Abraham’s filing to run for mayor was amended and replaced with her bid for city council, which will be voted on this year, the Daily Mail reported.
After Abraham’s quick switch, she deleted all of her mayoral campaign posts from her social media. She also updated her Instagram bio to read “District 5.”
The mom of one later shared a statement with Fox News Digital to clear up any confusion, confirming she was no longer running for mayor. Wanting to make sure the people of Austin knew her intentions, she explained what’s next in her campaign plans.
Farrah Abraham Says ‘Enough Is Enough’
Getty“So I’m not running for mayor,” Abraham told the outlet. “It’s local District Five, which I think is great. I had no idea that I was going to be switching and amending so quickly. But I’m happy that the city was open to it. And I’m very excited.”
Abraham explained why she wants to be part of the change in Austin, saying, “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.”
She went on to say that her experience in Hollywood has given her the grit she believes she needs to succeed as a deciding factor in government. “It’s time for a survivor mom who knows how to hustle and make real change,” she said.
