City of Austin Proposition C: Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Charter Amendment
My vote power
High
Election date
November 3, 2026
City of Austin Proposition C: Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Charter Amendment is a ballot measure in Austin city, Texas on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Changes the city charter so the citizen commission that draws council district lines works independently of the City Council, can redraw districts after city boundary changes, has a larger applicant pool, and fills vacancies under clearer rules. No cost to taxpayers.
How do we calculate my vote power?
What determines the vote power rating for ballot measures: Representation: how much weight one vote carries here compared with a statewide vote — the smaller the district, the more each vote counts. You have more power in ballot measures because you vote directly on the policy.
Representation: Above average · 65 out of 100
This district is a good deal smaller than its state, so each vote here carries more weight than a vote in a statewide race. About 979,539 people live here.
Show the representation math
score = 50 + 50 × ln(state population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(50,000) = 50 + 50 × ln(30,188,424 ÷ 979,539) ÷ ln(50,000) = 65.84, measured against a statewide vote in TX (grades: 66+ high, 55+ above average, 33+ average, otherwise low; a statewide race is the 50 baseline)
Above average representation + a direct vote on the policy → My vote power: High.
What does this measure do?
Changes the city charter so the citizen commission that draws council district lines works independently of the City Council, can redraw districts after city boundary changes, has a larger applicant pool, and fills vacancies under clearer rules. No cost to taxpayers.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
A YES vote means
The redistricting commission gains clearer independence, a bigger applicant pool, set vacancy rules, and permission to talk with city staff outside meetings.
A NO vote means
The commission keeps its current charter rules on independence, membership, and vacancies.
Sources: speakupaustin.org · communityimpact.com2
Sources: communityimpact.com2
Last updated September 24, 2026.