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State/Federal Official

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett

“A lifetime of service to Austin.” – Rick Fine

Finalists: U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt, State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, State Rep. James Talarico

Previous Winners

2026:

State Rep. James Talarico

More Politics & Media - Readers Poll

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Activist

Brigitte Bandit

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City Official

Mayor Kirk Watson

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Columnist

Michael Barnes (Austin American-Statesman)

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Film Critic

Richard Whittaker (The Austin Chronicle)

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Food Writer

Amanda Wong (Austin Food Adventures)

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Grassroots/Political Org

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Local Controversy

School vouchers battle

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News Reporter

Audrey McGlinchy (KUT News)

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Nonprofit

Austin Pets Alive!

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Online Media Outlet

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Photographer

Ismael Quintanilla III

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Podcast

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Politics & Media Wild Card

Take a Moment (KUT daily meditations segment)

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Print Publication

The Austin Chronicle

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Radio or Podcast Host

Laurie Gallardo (KUTX)

Radio Program

Texas Standard (KUT News)

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Radio Station

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Social Media Personality

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Sportscaster

Roger Wallace (KXAN)

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TV Anchor/Reporter

Quita Culpepper (KVUE)

TV News

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Volunteer Experience

Central Texas Food Bank

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Weatherperson

James Greenhaw (Pflugerville Weatherguy)