AUSTIN (KXAN) -- There are two people running for Austin City Council District 6, including Mackenzie Kelly, the incumbent. The city of Austin hosted candidate panels, including for District 6. You can re-watch that panel here. "It seems like that's kind of a quintessential Democrat versus Republican race that I imagine will be pretty close," Jack Carver, editor of the Austin Politics Newsletter, said. The candidates below are listed in the order that they will appear on the ballot. Krista Laine Krista Laine (courtesy: Krista Laine Campaign) Laine is a parent and advocate at Round Rock Independent School District — serving on the safety and security committee as a community member, according to RRISD's website. She created a group called Access Education RRISD which sought to balance the rhetoric surrounding contentious school issues. "As a public schools advocate and parent, Krista has seen firsthand the struggles faced by our neighborhood public schools and the positive impact that the city city, county, and other local governmental entities can have on meeting the needs of students, families, and the community," it said on her fundraising platform. Mackenzie Kelly Austin City Council Member Mackenzie Kelly announced she intends to run for reelection for her current seat in District 6. Council Member Mackenzie Kelly sits down for an interview with City Hall Reporter Grace Reader (KXAN photo) Kelly has been the most conservative voice on the council during her tenure, often voting against her colleagues. With a background in volunteer first responder work, Kelly has been particularly vocal about public safety during her time on the dais. She brought forward several public safety resolutions this year including securing new ladder trucks for the Austin Fire Department and pushing for incentives for developers to create public safety spaces. Kelly ousted incumbent Jimmy Flannigan in a contentious runoff in 2020. This November, there are five city council seats up for grabs: Districts 2, 4, 6, 7 and 10. Election Day is Nov. 5.