‘Teen Mother’s’ Farrah Abraham broadcasts Austin mayor run for incorrect election yr

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"Teen Mother" alum Farrah Abraham is eyeing a brand new title — mayor — however her political rollout might have come a bit too early.

Abraham introduced on social media that she plans to run for mayor of Austin, Texas, sparking quick buzz and a good quantity of confusion.

The truth TV star later appeared on "TMZ Live," the place hosts shortly found that her marketing campaign timeline didn’t fairly line up with actuality.

" The election’s not until 2028 . Why so early?" the hosts requested.

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Farrah Abraham first introduced her plans to run for mayor on social media. (Michael Simon/Getty Pictures)

Abraham responded confidently — and incorrectly. "For some cause, the mayor election is in 2026…" she mentioned.

Throughout the dwell interview, TMZ referred to as Metropolis Corridor in Austin, and Abraham had a shocked response. "So, Farrah, we simply acquired this in our ear, the election is in 2028… so I believe you could have jumped the gun right here."

The revelation appeared to catch Abraham utterly off guard. She visibly struggled because the hosts defined the distinction between municipal, district and federal election cycles.

Abraham was unaware that the election will happen in 2028, not 2026. (Gregg DeGuire/Getty Pictures)

"I like that I jumped the gun," she replied with a smile, embracing the confused second.

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson was elected in 2024 and is serving a four-year time period. The following mayoral race received’t happen till 2028.

Regardless of the timeline hiccup, Abraham is already taking motion as a candidate. She has launched a campaign website and is soliciting political donations — years forward of the particular race.

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Abraham additionally referenced fellow actuality TV star Spencer Pratt, who's at the moment working for mayor of Los Angeles in an election that's scheduled for 2026 — a element that will have fueled her confusion.

A rep for the previous MTV star shared a press release with Fox Information Digital detailing her choice to run for workplace.

"I’m working for Austin Metropolis Council District 5 as a result of our metropolis has misplaced steadiness — we’ve gone mushy on crime, pushed up costs and left working households like mine struggling to maintain up. Sufficient is sufficient," Abraham, 34, shared.

Abraham entered the highlight in 2009 on MTV’s "16 and Pregnant." (Amanda Edwards)

"I’ve confronted Hollywood drama, cancel tradition and on-line trolls and I’m nonetheless right here — able to battle for Austin households who don’t have lobbyists or insider entry. I’m right here for the on a regular basis mother and father juggling jobs, faculty runs and desires. It’s time for a survivor mother who is aware of easy methods to hustle and make actual change."

She moreover laid out a six-point platform she mentioned will anchor her election run.

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"1. Household Planning for All — Brighter futures begin right here. 2. Trendy Employees Act — Your private home, your desires," she defined. "3. Veteran Bridge Program — Assist whenever you want it. 4. Security & Coverage First — Each zip code issues. 5. Abraham’s Survivor-First Pilot — Your voice, your reality. 6. Senior Housing ATX Cares — Protected, dignified dwelling."

Abraham first rose to fame on 2009, when she gave delivery to her daughter, Sophia, on MTV's "16 and Pregnant." (Tasia Wells)

Abraham entered the highlight in 2009 on MTV’s "16 and Pregnant," together with her storyline marked by tragedy as she welcomed daughter Sophia shortly after shedding her highschool boyfriend.

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She later grew to become one of the crucial recognizable faces on "Teen Mother" earlier than leaving the present in 2018.

Stephanie Giang-Paunon is an leisure author for Fox Information Digital. Story suggestions might be despatched to stephanie.giang@fox.com and on Twitter: @SGiangPaunon.