TEXAS FORWARD PARTY ENDORSES SELENA XIE FOR AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 8
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUSTIN, TX - September 13, 2026 – The Texas Forward Party is proud to announce its official candidate endorsement of Selena Xie, who is running as a non-partisan candidate for Austin City Council District 8.
Xie, a dedicated public servant, paramedic, and former president of the Austin EMS Association, brings years of frontline healthcare experience, labor leadership, and civic advocacy to the District 8 race. Throughout her career in emergency medical services and community organization, she has fought for frontline workers, expanded public health infrastructure, and advocated for responsive municipal services across Austin.
Running on a practical, community-centered platform, Xie is focused on bringing evidence-based problem solving and fiscal transparency to City Hall. Her priorities include strengthening public safety and emergency response times, expanding affordable housing options, improving transportation infrastructure, and protecting Austin's natural environment and parks. Xie is dedicated to transparent governance, data-driven policymaking, and putting the everyday needs of Southwest Austin residents above political ideology.
"Selena Xie embodies the grounded, results-oriented leadership Austin needs," said Ed Graham, Travis County Chair of the Texas Forward Party. "As a paramedic and proven union leader, Selena understands the real-world challenges facing our frontline workers and families, in applying a community-first vision for her district."
Xie’s candidacy brings crucial frontline expertise and pragmatic leadership to City Hall, ensuring that municipal growth and emergency services meet the needs of Southwest Austin. To learn more about the campaign, volunteer, or support her run, visit Selena Xie’s official campaign website at selenaforaustin.com.
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About the Texas Forward Party
The Texas Forward Party is building a credible, durable alternative to the two-party system for the millions of Texans who feel left behind by today’s politics. We are uniting independent thinkers from across the political spectrum to advance a platform rooted in shared values, not partisan division. Our mission is to balance the state legislature, ensure competitive elections, and put power back in the hands of voters to deliver real, data-driven solutions.
Media Contact: communications@texasforwardparty.org | www.texasforwardparty.org
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