# Municipal elections in Auburn, Alabama

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Auburn, Alabama municipal elections are held every four years to elect the mayor of the city and members of the city council. A runoff election is held if no candidate receives a majority of the votes, in both mayoral and city council elections.

## Electoral system

Auburn uses a runoff electoral system. Prior to 1956, council members were voted on citywide, before wards were drawn for the city.

## 1901

The 1901 election took place on January 5, 1901.

### Mayoral

Incumbent mayor J. W. Harris was elected unopposed.
1901 Auburn, Alabama city council election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| J. W. Harris | J. W. Harris | 48 | 100.00 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 48 | 100.00 |

### City council elections

1901 Auburn, Alabama city council election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| RW Burton | RW Burton | 48 | 100.00 |
| J. a. Flanagan | J. a. Flanagan | 48 | 100.00 |
| C. E. Little | C. E. Little | 48 | 100.00 |
| S. L. Toomer | S. L. Toomer | 47 | 97.92 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 48 | 100.00 |

## 1904

The 1904 election was held on January 2, 1904.

### Mayoral election

C. E. Little was elected mayor.

### City council elections

The following people were elected to the city council:
* J. a. Flanagan
* W. O. Bulter
* R. W. Burton
* J. W. Harris

## 1926

The 1926 election took place in September 1926.

### Mayoral

Incumbent mayor Dr. Cecil S. Yarbrough was re-elected to a fifth consecutive term.

### City council elections

The following people were elected to the city council:
* H. W. Wright
* W. D. Martin
* A. L. Thomas
* Dr. B. B. Ross
* C. F. Little

## 1928

The 1928 election took place on September 17, 1928.

### Mayoral

W. D. Copeland defeated incumbent Cecil S. Yarbrough.
1928 Auburn, Alabama mayoral election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| W. D. Copeland | W. D. Copeland | 165 | 53.75 |
| Cecil S. Yarbrough | Cecil S. Yarbrough | 142 | 47.25 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 307 | 100.00 |

### City council election

All five members were elected city-wide, with voters selecting five.
1928 Auburn, Alabama city council election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| C. F. Little | C. F. Little | 267 | 18.59 |
| Wright | Wright | 258 | 17.97 |
| W. D. Martin | W. D. Martin | 239 | 16.64 |
| B. B. Ross | B. B. Ross | 231 | 16.09 |
| J. C. Grimes | J. C. Grimes | 226 | 15.74 |
| A. L. Thomas | A. L. Thomas | 215 | 14.97 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,436 | 100.00 |

## 1932

The 1932 election was held in September 1932.

### Mayoral

Incumbent W. D. Copeland was elected unopposed.

### City council elections

The following people were elected to the city council:
* J. C. Grimes
* W. D. Martin
* Homer Wright
* H. M. Martin
* A. Meadows

## 1936

The 1936 election was held in September 1936.

### Mayoral

1936 Auburn, Alabama mayoral election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Cecil S. Yarbrough | Cecil S. Yarbrough | 237 | 93.3% |
| W. D. Copeland | W. D. Copeland | 17 | 6.7% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 254 | 100.0% |

### City council elections

The following people were elected as councilmen:
* A. Meadows
* J. C. Grimes
* W. D. Martin
* Herbert M. Martin
* W. L. Long

## 1940

The 1940 election was held on September 16, 1940.

### Mayoral

1940 Auburn, Alabama mayoral election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Cecil S. Yarbrough | Cecil S. Yarbrough | 396 | 100.00 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 396 | 100.0% |

### City council elections
#### Place 1

1940 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| A. Meadows | A. Meadows | 393 | 100.00 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 393 | 100.00 |

#### Place 2

1940 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| W. L. Long | W. L. Long | 391 | 100.00 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 391 | 100.00 |

#### Place 3

1940 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Emil F. Wright | Emil F. Wright | 392 | 100.00 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 392 | 100.00 |

#### Place 4

1940 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Place 4 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| George M. Bayne | George M. Bayne | 260 | 59.09 |
| Roberts H. Brown | Roberts H. Brown | 180 | 40.91 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 440 | 100.00 |

#### Place 5

1940 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Place 5 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| George H. Wright | George H. Wright | 285 | 65.67 |
| Harvey C. Pitts | Harvey C. Pitts | 149 | 34.33 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 434 | 100.00 |

## 1944

The 1944 election was held on September 17, 1944.

### Mayoral election

G. H. Wright was elected mayor.
1944 Auburn, Alabama mayoral election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| G. H. Wright | G. H. Wright | 281 | 52.62 |
| C. S. Yarbrough | C. S. Yarbrough | 253 | 47.38 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 534 | 100.00 |

### City council elections
#### Place 1

1944 Auburn, Alabama city council election — Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| A. Meadows | A. Meadows | 424 | 100.00 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 424 | 100.00 |

#### Place 2

1944 Auburn, Alabama city council election — Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| W. L. Long | W. L. Long | 417 | 100.00 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 417 | 100.00 |

#### Place 3

1944 Auburn, Alabama city council election — Place 3 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Emil F. Wright | Emil F. Wright | 406 | 100.00 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 406 | 100.00 |

#### Place 4

1944 Auburn, Alabama city council election — Place 4 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| George M. Bayne | George M. Bayne | 393 | 100.00 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 393 | 100.00 |

#### Place 5

1944 Auburn, Alabama city council election — Place 5 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| J. C. Grimes | J. C. Grimes | 338 | 63.77 |
| B. C. Pope | B. C. Pope | 192 | 36.23 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 530 | 100.00 |

## 1956

The 1956 election was held on September 17, 1956.

### Mayoral election

1956 Auburn, Alabama mayoral election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| G. H. Wright | G. H. Wright | 630 | 39.57 |
| Louie W. James | Louie W. James | 588 | 36.93 |
| J. G. Hitchcock | J. G. Hitchcock | 374 | 23.49 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,592 | 100.00 |

### City council elections

Each ward elected two members, and voters selected two candidates on their ballots.

#### City council president

1956 Auburn, Alabama city council president election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| W. T. Ingram | W. T. Ingram | 994 | 62.75 |
| Pete B. Turnham | Pete B. Turnham | 590 | 37.25 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,584 | 100.00 |

#### First ward

1956 Auburn, Alabama city council election — First ward :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Cleveland L. Davis | Cleveland L. Davis | 1,126 | 36.89 |
| M. D. Guthery | M. D. Guthery | 977 | 32.01 |
| Frank B. Davis | Frank B. Davis | 949 | 31.09 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 3,052 | 100.00 |

#### Second ward

1956 Auburn, Alabama city council election — Second ward :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Mrs. K. B. Roy | Mrs. K. B. Roy | 1,045 | 34.11 |
| C. R. Meagher | C. R. Meagher | 1,043 | 34.05 |
| A. C. Hamilton | A. C. Hamilton | 669 | 21.84 |
| A. G. Marsh | A. G. Marsh | 306 | 9.99 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 3,063 | 100.00 |

#### Third ward

1956 Auburn, Alabama city council election — Third ward :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| W. D. Wittel | W. D. Wittel | 1,332 | 43.79 |
| Mrs. J. T. Williamson | Mrs. J. T. Williamson | 891 | 29.29 |
| Jack M. Dunlop | Jack M. Dunlop | 819 | 26.92 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 3,042 | 100.00 |

#### Fourth ward

1956 Auburn, Alabama city council election — Fourth ward :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| W. H. Weidenbach | W. H. Weidenbach | 878 | 28.31 |
| Marvin D. Meadows | Marvin D. Meadows | 617 | 19.90 |
| Charles DeBardeleben | Charles DeBardeleben | 548 | 17.67 |
| Mrs. Jack T. May | Mrs. Jack T. May | 443 | 14.29 |
| Vernon W. Lapp | Vernon W. Lapp | 418 | 13.48 |
| Robert T. Collins | Robert T. Collins | 197 | 6.35 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 3,101 | 100.00 |

## 1961

An election was held in 1961. Louie W. James served as mayor from 1961 to 1963.

## 1968

The 1968 election took place on 13 August 1968, with runoffs taking place on 10 September 1968.

### Mayoral

James K. Haygood Jr. defeated incumbent G.H. Wright.
1968 Auburn, Alabama mayoral election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| James K. Haygood Jr. | James K. Haygood Jr. | 1,371 | 51.25 |
| G. H. Wright | G. H. Wright | 719 | 26.88 |
| Kenneth Roy | Kenneth Roy | 585 | 21.87 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 2,675 | 100.0% |

### City council elections
#### City council president

1968 Auburn, Alabama city council presidential election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Dan Hollis | Dan Hollis | 1,309 | 55.2% |
| William S. Smith | William S. Smith | 1,064 | 44.8% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 2,373 | 100.0% |

## 1972

The 1972 election was held on 8 August 1972. Runoffs were held on 12 September 1972.

### Mayoral

1972 Auburn, Alabama mayoral election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| James K. Haygood Jr. | James K. Haygood Jr. | 1,190 | 34.0% |
| G. H. Wright | G. H. Wright | 1,062 | 30.3% |
| Robert G. Robel | Robert G. Robel | 500 | 14.3% |
| John F. Dunlap | John F. Dunlap | 469 | 13.4% |
| John Peavy Wright | John Peavy Wright | 282 | 8.1% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 3,503 | 100.0% |

#### Runoff

James K. Haygood Jr. won the runoff election, and was elected to his second term.
1972 Auburn, Alabama mayoral election runoff :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| James K. Haygood Jr. | James K. Haygood Jr. | 1,950 | 53.3% |
| G.H. Wright | G.H. Wright | 1,709 | 46.7% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 3,659 | 100.0% |

### City council elections
#### City council president

1972 Auburn, Alabama city council presidential election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Eugene E. Stanaland | Eugene E. Stanaland | 1,361 | 40.0% |
| Andrew J. Gentry Jr. | Andrew J. Gentry Jr. | 1,175 | 34.3% |
| Fred H. Pumphrey | Fred H. Pumphrey | 469 | 13.7% |
| Hugh D. Reagan | Hugh D. Reagan | 363 | 10.6% |
| Joe L. Reid | Joe L. Reid | 58 | 1.7% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 3,426 | 100.0% |

##### Runoff

Eugene E. Stanaland won the runoff over Andrew J. Gentry Jr.
1972 Auburn, Alabama city council presidential election runoff :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Eugene E. Stanaland | Eugene E. Stanaland | 2,041 | 56.5% |
| Andrew J. Gentry Jr. | Andrew J. Gentry Jr. | 1,571 | 43.5% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 3,612 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 1, Place 1

1972 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 1, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Herman D. Alexander | Herman D. Alexander | 370 | 36.0% |
| Lindburgh Jackson | Lindburgh Jackson | 241 | 23.4% |
| Thomas E. Jones | Thomas E. Jones | 229 | 22.3% |
| Frances L. Porter | Frances L. Porter | 189 | 18.4% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,029 | 100.0% |

##### Runoff

1972 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 1, Place 1 runoff :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Herman D. Alexander | Herman D. Alexander | 629 | 55.1% |
| Lindburgh Jackson | Lindburgh Jackson | 513 | 44.9% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,142 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 1, Place 2

1972 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 1, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Mary E. Brooks | Mary E. Brooks | 415 | 40.3% |
| Wiley C. Johnson | Wiley C. Johnson | 354 | 34.4% |
| Floyd T. Starr Jr. | Floyd T. Starr Jr. | 180 | 17.5% |
| James Michael Williams | James Michael Williams | 106 | 10.3% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,029 | 100.0% |

##### Runoff

1972 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 1, Place 2 runoff :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Mary E. Brooks | Mary E. Brooks | 620 | 52.5% |
| Wiley C. Johnson | Wiley C. Johnson | 561 | 47.5% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,181 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 2, Place 1

1972 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 2, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Cecil M. Yarbrough | Cecil M. Yarbrough | 160 | 76.2% |
| James E. Gaylor | James E. Gaylor | 50 | 23.8% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 210 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 2, Place 2

1972 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 2, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Water C. Giddens | Water C. Giddens | 207 | 71.1% |
| Carroll Jean Mudd | Carroll Jean Mudd | 84 | 28.9% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 291 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 3, Place 1

Four candidates qualified for the ballot for this seat.
1972 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 3, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Dewey V. Northcutt | Dewey V. Northcutt | 572 | 46.9% |
| Allen W. Jones | Allen W. Jones | 428 | 35.1% |
| C. Wayne Mitcham | C. Wayne Mitcham | 203 | 16.7% |
| B.F. Bullard | B.F. Bullard | 16 | 1.3% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,219 | 100.0% |

##### Runoff

1972 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 3, Place 1 runoff :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Dewey V. Northcutt | Dewey V. Northcutt | 613 | 52.4% |
| Allen W. Jones | Allen W. Jones | 556 | 47.6% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,169 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 3, Place 2

Six candidates qualified for the ballot for this seat.
1972 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 3, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Bruce Herring | Bruce Herring | 302 | 25.3% |
| Elsie Timberlake | Elsie Timberlake | 301 | 25.3% |
| Jackie N. Teachworth | Jackie N. Teachworth | 275 | 23.1% |
| Paul C. Connor | Paul C. Connor | 210 | 17.6% |
| Vicki Lynn Foshee | Vicki Lynn Foshee | 63 | 5.3% |
| J.W. Hines Jr. | J.W. Hines Jr. | 41 | 3.4% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,192 | 100.0% |

##### Runoff

1972 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 3, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Bruce Herring | Bruce Herring | 712 | 60.2% |
| Jackie N. Teachworth | Jackie N. Teachworth | 471 | 39.8% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,183 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 4, Place 1

O. Clyde Prather was unopposed in this seat.
1972 Auburn, Alabama municipal election – Ward 4, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| O. Clyde Prather | O. Clyde Prather | Unnopposed | 100% |

#### Ward 4, Place 2

Three candidates qualified for the ballot for this seat. The top two advanced to a runoff.
1972 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 4, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Raymond Askew | Raymond Askew | 231 | 45.7% |
| Claude B. Layfield Jr. | Claude B. Layfield Jr. | 177 | 35.0% |
| Frank W. Reeves | Frank W. Reeves | 98 | 19.4% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 506 | 100.0% |

##### Runoff

1972 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 4, Place 2 runoff :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Raymond Askew | Raymond Askew | 494 | 55.4% |
| Claude Layfield | Claude Layfield | 397 | 44.6% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 891 | 100.0% |

## 1976

The 1976 election was held on 10 August 1976, with runoffs being held on 14 September 1976.

### Mayoral

Donald E. Hayhurst won the runoff election.

#### First round

1976 Auburn, Alabama mayoral election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Donald E. Hayhurst | Donald E. Hayhurst | 1,452 | 36.5% |
| O. Clyde Prather | O. Clyde Prather | 1,016 | 25.6% |
| Ruth Speake | Ruth Speake | 904 | 22.8% |
| T. J. Denny | T. J. Denny | 361 | 9.1% |
| Howard S. Bialas | Howard S. Bialas | 240 | 6.0% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 3,973 | 100.0% |

#### Runoff

1976 Auburn, Alabama mayoral election runoff :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Donald E. Hayhurst | Donald E. Hayhurst | 2,235 | 56.2% |
| O. Clyde Prather | O. Clyde Prather | 1,740 | 43.8% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 3,975 | 100.0% |

### City council elections
#### City council president

1976 Auburn, Alabama city council president election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| William H. Allen | William H. Allen | 1,835 | 47.7% |
| Eugene E. Stanaland | Eugene E. Stanaland | 1,748 | 45.4% |
| Mark R. Biggers | Mark R. Biggers | 267 | 6.9% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 3,850 | 100.0% |

##### Runoff

Incumbent Eugene Stanaland was defeated by William Allen after he was only able to win one of the four wards.
1976 Auburn, Alabama city council president election runoff :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| William H. Allen | William H. Allen | 2,105 | 53.5% |
| Eugene E. Stanaland | Eugene E. Stanaland | 1,829 | 46.5% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 3,934 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 1, Place 1

1976 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 1, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Lindburgh Jackson | Lindburgh Jackson | 574 | 44.1% |
| Herman D. Alexander | Herman D. Alexander | 346 | 26.6% |
| Lewis A. Pick Jr. | Lewis A. Pick Jr. | 318 | 24.4% |
| Floyd Likins Jr. | Floyd Likins Jr. | 64 | 4.9% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,302 | 100.0% |

##### Runoff

1976 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 1, Place 1 runoff :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Lindburgh Jackson | Lindburgh Jackson | 758 | 56.7% |
| Herman D. Alexander | Herman D. Alexander | 578 | 43.3% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,336 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 1, Place 2

1976 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 1, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Mary E. Brooks | Mary E. Brooks | 670 | 51.8% |
| Nancy L. Lair | Nancy L. Lair | 361 | 27.9% |
| Don Adams | Don Adams | 199 | 15.4% |
| Mike Smelley | Mike Smelley | 63 | 4.9% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,293 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 2, Place 1

1976 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 2, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| A. Denson Lipscomb | A. Denson Lipscomb | 245 | 69.4% |
| Randall W. Diamond | Randall W. Diamond | 60 | 17.0% |
| Hyron C. Goolsby | Hyron C. Goolsby | 48 | 13.6% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 353 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 2, Place 2

1976 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 2, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Walter C. Giddens | Walter C. Giddens | 127 | 37.5% |
| Philip L. Fretwell | Philip L. Fretwell | 101 | 29.8% |
| Renza Williams | Renza Williams | 86 | 25.4% |
| David L. Dresher | David L. Dresher | 25 | 7.4% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 339 | 100.0% |

##### Runoff

1976 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 2, Place 2 runoff :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Walter C. Giddens | Walter C. Giddens | 150 | 58.8% |
| Philip L. Fretwell | Philip L. Fretwell | 105 | 41.2% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 255 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 3, Place 1

1976 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 3, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Frances W. Hale | Frances W. Hale | 600 | 49.1% |
| Dewey V. Northcutt | Dewey V. Northcutt | 573 | 46.9% |
| Rebecca D. Paulk | Rebecca D. Paulk | 49 | 4.0% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,222 | 100.0% |

##### Runoff

1976 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 3, Place 1 runoff :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Frances W. Hale | Frances W. Hale | 759 | 57.7% |
| Dewey V. Northcutt | Dewey V. Northcutt | 557 | 42.3% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,316 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 3, Place 2

1976 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 3, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Hoyt M. Warren | Hoyt M. Warren | 670 | 59.9% |
| Wiley G. Hartzog Jr. | Wiley G. Hartzog Jr. | 239 | 21.4% |
| Victor E. Vance | Victor E. Vance | 172 | 15.4% |
| A.J. Wright | A.J. Wright | 138 | 12.3% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,119 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 4, Place 1

1976 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 4, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| James Earl Kennamer | James Earl Kennamer | 543 | 54.2% |
| Laura K. Wright | Laura K. Wright | 368 | 36.8% |
| Kevin J. Carroll | Kevin J. Carroll | 90 | 9.0% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,001 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 4, Place 2

1976 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 4, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| H. C. Morgan | H. C. Morgan | 656 | 74.0% |
| Agnes N. Meagher | Agnes N. Meagher | 265 | 29.9% |
| Ken L. Scheinert | Ken L. Scheinert | 57 | 6.4% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 887 | 100.0% |

## 1980

The 1980 election was held on 8 July 1980, with runoff elections being held on 29 July 1980.

### Mayoral
#### First round

1980 Auburn, Alabama mayoral election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Jan Dempsey | Jan Dempsey | 1,952 | 46.4% |
| Caine Campbell | Caine Campbell | 1,037 | 24.6% |
| Ruth Speake | Ruth Speake | 785 | 18.7% |
| Mike Lisano | Mike Lisano | 339 | 8.1% |
| James Michael Williams | James Michael Williams | 94 | 2.2% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 4,207 | 100.0% |

#### Runoff

On 10 July 1980, Caine Campbell filed a notice of withdrawal with the City of Auburn. As the only remaining candidate, Jan Dempsey was selected as mayor with no runoff election held.

### City council elections

No election was held for Ward 3, Place 2.

#### City council president

1980 Auburn, Alabama city council president election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Denson Lipscomb | Denson Lipscomb | 2,275 | 56.4% |
| John C. Walden | John C. Walden | 1,761 | 43.6% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 4,036 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 1, Place 1

1980 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 1, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Charlotte R. Ward | Charlotte R. Ward | 677 | 50.9% |
| Lindburgh Jackson | Lindburgh Jackson | 396 | 29.8% |
| Robert D. French | Robert D. French | 155 | 11.6% |
| Jimmy L. Robinson | Jimmy L. Robinson | 103 | 7.7% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,331 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 1, Place 2

1980 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 1, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Mary Earnestine Byrd Brooks | Mary Earnestine Byrd Brooks | 659 | 50.8% |
| Ray Black | Ray Black | 637 | 49.2% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,296 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 2, Place 1

1980 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 2, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Mary Fortenberry | Mary Fortenberry | 166 | 53.4% |
| Joe Davis | Joe Davis | 145 | 46.6% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 311 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 2, Place 2

1980 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 2, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Alex R. Moore | Alex R. Moore | 196 | 64.7% |
| Herman Humphries | Herman Humphries | 107 | 35.3% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 303 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 3, Place 1

1980 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 3, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Lamar Sellers | Lamar Sellers | 834 | 73.6% |
| B. L. Watwood | B. L. Watwood | 299 | 26.4% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,133 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 4, Place 1

1980 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 4, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Joel L. Tremaine | Joel L. Tremaine | 689 | 54.6% |
| Roderic V. Wiley | Roderic V. Wiley | 300 | 23.8% |
| B. L. Pelham | B. L. Pelham | 235 | 18.6% |
| John C. Mullins | John C. Mullins | 39 | 3.1% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,263 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 4, Place 2

1980 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 4, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| J. R. Quillen | J. R. Quillen | 580 | 49.0% |
| Frank Williamson | Frank Williamson | 385 | 32.5% |
| Mark S. Wright | Mark S. Wright | 218 | 18.4% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,183 | 100.0% |

##### Runoff

1980 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 4, Place 2 runoff :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| J. R. Quillen | J. R. Quillen | 252 | 64.1% |
| Frank Williamson | Frank Williamson | 141 | 35.9% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 393 | 100.0% |

## 1982

The 1982 election was held on 13 July 1982, with the runoff elections being held on 3 August 1982. This was also the final election in which a city council president was elected.

### Mayoral

Incumbent mayor Jan Dempsey was the only qualified candidate, and as such, she won the election unopposed.

### City council

No elections were held for the following seats:
* Ward 1, Place 1
* Ward 2, Place 1
* Ward 3, Place 1
* Ward 4, Place 1

#### City council president

1982 Auburn, Alabama city council presidential election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Charlotte R. Ward | Charlotte R. Ward | 988 | 40.9% |
| Victor E. Vance | Victor E. Vance | 863 | 35.8% |
| Hugh D. Reagan | Hugh D. Reagan | 562 | 23.3% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 2,413 | 100.0% |

##### Runoff

1982 Auburn, Alabama city council presidential election runoff :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Victor E. Vance | Victor E. Vance | 1,441 | 53.3% |
| Charlotte R. Ward | Charlotte R. Ward | 1,261 | 46.7% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 2,702 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 1, Place 2

1982 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 1, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Sam Harris | Sam Harris | 411 | 63.4% |
| Kenneth D. Pylant II | Kenneth D. Pylant II | 213 | 32.9% |
| Jonathan B. Saxon | Jonathan B. Saxon | 24 | 3.7% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 648 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 2, Place 2

1982 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 2, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Darrell D. Penrod | Darrell D. Penrod | 93 | 47.7% |
| M. Padraig McLoughlin | M. Padraig McLoughlin | 54 | 27.7% |
| Herman Humphries | Herman Humphries | 48 | 24.6% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 195 | 100.0% |

##### Runoff

1982 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 2, Place 2 runoff :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Darrell D. Penrod | Darrell D. Penrod | 137 | 55.0% |
| M. Padraig McLoughlin | M. Padraig McLoughlin | 112 | 45.0% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 249 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 3, Place 2

1982 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 3, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Frances W. Hale | Frances W. Hale | 388 | 46.5% |
| Roderick W. Powers | Roderick W. Powers | 328 | 39.3% |
| Jennifer Chambliss | Jennifer Chambliss | 118 | 14.1% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 834 | 100.0% |

##### Runoff

1982 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 4, Place 2 runoff :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Frances W. Hale | Frances W. Hale | 494 | 53.2% |
| Roderick M. Powers | Roderick M. Powers | 435 | 46.8% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 929 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 4, Place 2

1982 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 4, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Hal Goebel | Hal Goebel | 434 | 61.8% |
| Jim Quillin | Jim Quillin | 228 | 32.5% |
| H. Brent Whitaker III | H. Brent Whitaker III | 40 | 5.7% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 702 | 100.0% |

## 1984

The 1984 election was held on 10 July 1984.

### Mayoral

1984 Auburn, Alabama mayoral election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Jan Dempsey | Jan Dempsey | 1,591 | 64.5% |
| Samuel Harris | Samuel Harris | 591 | 23.9% |
| Charles Lindner | Charles Lindner | 139 | 5.6% |
| C. Ted Murphy | C. Ted Murphy | 130 | 5.3% |
| Herman Humphries | Herman Humphries | 17 | 0.7% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 2,468 | 100.0% |

### City council elections

No elections were held for the following seats:
* Ward 1, Place 2
* Ward 2, Place 2
* Ward 3, Place 2
* Ward 4, Place 1
* Ward 4, Place 2

#### Ward 1, Place 1

1984 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 1, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Charlotte Ward | Charlotte Ward | 463 | 54.7% |
| Lindburgh Jackson | Lindburgh Jackson | 383 | 45.3% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 846 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 2, Place 1

1984 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 2, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Mary Fortenberry | Mary Fortenberry | 130 | 72.6% |
| Royce Morris | Royce Morris | 28 | 15.6% |
| Michael McLoughlin | Michael McLoughlin | 21 | 11.7% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 179 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 3, Place 1

1984 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 3, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Lamar Sellers | Lamar Sellers | 524 | 66.7% |
| Roderick W. Powers | Roderick W. Powers | 268 | 33.3% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 792 | 100.0% |

## 1986

The 1986 election was held on 8 July 1986, with the runoff elections being held on 29 July 1986.

### Mayoral

1986 Auburn, Alabama mayoral election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Jan Dempsey | Jan Dempsey | 2,803 | 71.5% |
| Victor E. Vance | Victor E. Vance | 1,117 | 28.5% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 3,920 | 100.0% |

### City council elections

No elections were held for the following seats:
* District 1, Post 2
* District 2, Post 2
* District 3, Post 1

#### District 1, Post 1

1986 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — District 1, Post 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Robert A. Gastaldo | Robert A. Gastaldo | 441 | 38.9% |
| Charlotte R. Ward | Charlotte R. Ward | 366 | 32.2% |
| Geoffrey Bennett | Geoffrey Bennett | 328 | 28.9% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,135 | 100.0% |

##### Runoff

1986 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — District 1, Post 1 runoff :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Robert A. Gastaldo | Robert A. Gastaldo | 419 | 57.3% |
| Charlotte R. Ward | Charlotte R. Ward | 312 | 42.7% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 731 | 100.0% |

#### District 2, Post 1

1986 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — District 2, Post 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Mary Fortenberry | Mary Fortenberry | 202 | 64.5% |
| Royce J. Morris | Royce J. Morris | 111 | 35.5% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 313 | 100.0% |

#### District 3, Post 2

1986 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — District 3, Post 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Frances W. Hale | Frances W. Hale | 772 | 57.6% |
| Margaret Hendricks | Margaret Hendricks | 569 | 42.4% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,341 | 100.0% |

#### District 4, Post 1

1986 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — District 4, Post 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| W. G. Johnston III | W. G. Johnston III | 641 | 59.5% |
| Leon Bone | Leon Bone | 436 | 40.5% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,077 | 100.0% |

#### District 4, Post 2
##### Endorsements

Mayor
* Jan Dempsey; Incumbent mayor of Auburn, Alabama

##### Results

1986 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — District 4, Post 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Bill Ham Jr. | Bill Ham Jr. | 636 | 58.2% |
| J. Quillin | J. Quillin | 372 | 34.0% |
| Scott Placek | Scott Placek | 85 | 7.8% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,093 | 100.0% |

## 1990

The 1990 election was held on 28 August 1990, with the runoff elections being held on 18 September 1990.

### Mayoral

1990 Auburn, Alabama mayoral election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Jan Dempsey | Jan Dempsey | 2,326 | 70.1% |
| Lamar Sellers | Lamar Sellers | 992 | 29.9% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 3,318 | 100.0% |

### City council elections

No elections were held for the following seats:
* Ward 2, Place 1
* Ward 2, Place 2
* Ward 4, Place 2

#### Ward 1, Place 1

1990 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 1, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Robert A. Gastaldo | Robert A. Gastaldo | 452 | 50.0% |
| Logan B. Gray | Logan B. Gray | 452 | 50.0% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 904 | 100.0% |

##### Runoff

1990 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 1, Place 1 runoff :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Robert A. Gastaldo | Robert A. Gastaldo | 453 | 54.4% |
| Logan B. Gray | Logan B. Gray | 380 | 45.6% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 833 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 1, Place 2

1990 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 1, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Samuel Harris | Samuel Harris | 599 | 71.6% |
| Arthur L. Dowdell Sr. | Arthur L. Dowdell Sr. | 238 | 28.4% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 837 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 3, Place 1

1990 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 3, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| W. G. Johnston III | W. G. Johnston III | 767 | 71.6% |
| Veronica McGill Urban | Veronica McGill Urban | 371 | 28.4% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,138 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 3, Place 2

1990 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 3, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Bill Mixon | Bill Mixon | 744 | 63.7% |
| Albert F. Killian | Albert F. Killian | 418 | 36.3% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,162 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 4, Place 1

1990 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 4, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Kenneth H. Brown | Kenneth H. Brown | 428 | 47.8% |
| H. N. Conrad | H. N. Conrad | 283 | 31.6% |
| Dixie Connor | Dixie Connor | 185 | 20.6% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 896 | 100.0% |

##### Runoff

1990 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 4, Place 1 runoff :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Kenneth H. Brown | Kenneth H. Brown | 233 | 63.0% |
| H. N. Conrad | H. N. Conrad | 137 | 37.0% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 370 | 100.0% |

## 1994

The 1994 election was held on 23 August 1994, with runoffs being held on 13 September 1994.

### Mayoral

Incumbent mayor Jan Dempsey won a majority of votes in the first round against two opposition candidates.
1994 Auburn, Alabama mayoral election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Jan Dempsey | Jan Dempsey | 2,671 | 60.2% |
| Wanda West | Wanda West | 1,446 | 32.6% |
| Robert Schaeffer | Robert Schaeffer | 322 | 7.3% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 4,439 | 100.0% |

### City council elections

No elections were held for the following seats:
* Ward 3, Place 1
* Ward 4, Place 1
* Ward 4, Place 2

#### Ward 1, Place 1

1994 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 1, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Arthur L. Dowdell Sr. | Arthur L. Dowdell Sr. | 277 | 54.5% |
| Frankie King | Frankie King | 190 | 37.4% |
| Herman Humphries | Herman Humphries | 41 | 8.1% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 508 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 1, Place 2

1994 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 1, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Logan B. Gray | Logan B. Gray | 412 | 52.8% |
| Samuel Harris | Samuel Harris | 368 | 47.2% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 780 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 2, Place 1

1994 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 2, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Mary Fortenberry | Mary Fortenberry | 315 | 57.9% |
| Walter Giddens | Walter Giddens | 229 | 42.1% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 544 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 2, Place 2

1994 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 2, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Cheryl Gladden | Cheryl Gladden | 229 | 40.2% |
| Trey Rankin | Trey Rankin | 186 | 32.6% |
| Ashley Wright | Ashley Wright | 155 | 27.2% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 570 | 100.0% |

##### Runoff

1994 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 2, Place 2 runoff :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Cheryl Gladden | Cheryl Gladden | 169 | 74.4% |
| Trey Rankin | Trey Rankin | 58 | 25.6% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 227 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 3, Place 2

1994 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 3, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Bill Mixon | Bill Mixon | 895 | 76.6% |
| Richard P. Palmedo II | Richard P. Palmedo II | 273 | 23.4% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,168 | 100.0% |

## 1998

The 1998 election was held on 25 August 1998, with the runoff elections being held on 15 September 1995.

### Mayoral

Bill Ham Jr. won the election in a landslide vote.
1998 Auburn, Alabama mayoral election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Bill Ham Jr. | Bill Ham Jr. | 3,047 | 84.4% |
| Patrick Dorminey | Patrick Dorminey | 564 | 15.6% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 3,611 | 100.0% |

### City council election

No elections were held for the following seats:
* Ward 2, Place 1
* Ward 3, Place 1
* Ward 4, Place 1

#### Ward 1, Place 1

1998 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 1, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Arthur L. Dowdell | Arthur L. Dowdell | 263 | 55.4% |
| Everett Debrow Jr. | Everett Debrow Jr. | 212 | 44.6% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 475 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 1, Place 2

1998 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 1, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Logan B. Gray | Logan B. Gray | 432 | 70.6% |
| Douglas J. Barrett | Douglas J. Barrett | 180 | 29.4% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 612 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 2, Place 2

1998 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 2, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Cheryl Gladden | Cheryl Gladden | 237 | 80.3% |
| Walter C. Giddens | Walter C. Giddens | 58 | 19.7% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 295 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 3, Place 2

1998 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 3, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Rod Popwell | Rod Popwell | 464 | 40.2% |
| Bill Mixon | Bill Mixon | 383 | 33.2% |
| J. A. Conner | J. A. Conner | 307 | 26.6% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,154 | 100.0% |

##### Runoff

1998 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 3, Place 2 runoff :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Rod Popwell | Rod Popwell | 588 | 65.9% |
| Bill Mixon | Bill Mixon | 304 | 34.1% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 892 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 4, Place 2

1998 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 4, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| David Cicci | David Cicci | 397 | 36.9% |
| Nevil M. Garrett | Nevil M. Garrett | 348 | 32.3% |
| William Allbrook | William Allbrook | 332 | 30.8% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,077 | 100.0% |

##### Runoff

1998 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 4, Place 2 runoff :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| David Cicci | David Cicci | 540 | 58.6% |
| Nevil M. Garrett | Nevil M. Garrett | 381 | 41.4% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 921 | 100.0% |

## 2002

The 2002 election was held on 27 August 2002.

### Mayoral

Incumbent mayor Bill Ham Jr. did not have opposition, and won the election unopposed.

### City council elections

No elections were held for the following seats:
* Ward 2, Place 2

#### Ward 1, Place 1

2002 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 1, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Verlinda J. White | Verlinda J. White | 235 | 51.8% |
| Arthur L. Dowdell Sr. | Arthur L. Dowdell Sr. | 219 | 48.2% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 454 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 1, Place 2

2002 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 1, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Sheila Eckman | Sheila Eckman | 427 | 53.0% |
| Tracie West | Tracie West | 382 | 47.0% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 809 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 2, Place 1

2002 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 2, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Roberta Jackel | Roberta Jackel | 454 | 52.5% |
| Sherry Faust | Sherry Faust | 410 | 47.5% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 864 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 3, Place 1

2002 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 3, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| K. Ted Wilson | K. Ted Wilson | 813 | 51.8% |
| David Martin | David Martin | 758 | 48.2% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,571 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 3, Place 2

2002 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 3, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Dick Phelan | Dick Phelan | 794 | 50.6% |
| Robin Kelley | Robin Kelley | 373 | 23.8% |
| Rod Popwell | Rod Popwell | 325 | 20.7% |
| Wes McGugin | Wes McGugin | 78 | 4.9% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,570 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 4, Place 1

2002 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 4, Place 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Carolyn G. Mathews | Carolyn G. Mathews | 809 | 61.6% |
| Keith Campagna | Keith Campagna | 504 | 38.4% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,313 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 4, Place 2

2002 Auburn, Alabama municipal election — Ward 4, Place 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Gene Dulaney | Gene Dulaney | 768 | 58.5% |
| David Cicci | David Cicci | 544 | 41.5% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,312 | 100.0% |

## 2006

The 2006 election was held on 22 August 2006, with runoffs being held on 10 September 2006.

### Mayoral

Bill Ham Jr. won the election with 77.6% of the vote.
2006 Auburn, Alabama mayoral election :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Bill Ham Jr. | Bill Ham Jr. | 3,322 | 77.6% |
| William McLaurine | William McLaurine | 961 | 22.4% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 4,283 | 100.0% |

### City council elections

Any runoff elections were held on 12 September.

#### Ward 1

2006 Auburn, Alabama municipal election – Ward 1 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Arthur L. Dowdell Sr. | Arthur L. Dowdell Sr. | 140 | 35.6% |
| Verlinda J. White | Verlinda J. White | 133 | 33.8% |
| Christine Berry Bradshaw | Christine Berry Bradshaw | 120 | 30.5% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 393 | 100.0% |

##### Runoff

2006 Auburn, Alabama municipal election ― Ward 1 runoff :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Arthur L. Dowdell Sr. | Arthur L. Dowdell Sr. | 222 | 52.4% |
| Verlinda J. White | Verlinda J. White | 201 | 47.6% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 423 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 2

2006 Auburn, Alabama municipal election – Ward 2 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Sheila H. Eckman | Sheila H. Eckman | 669 | 61.5% |
| Verlinda J. White | Verlinda J. White | 418 | 38.5% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,087 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 3

2006 Auburn, Alabama municipal election – Ward 3 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Thomas Worden | Thomas Worden | 287 | 62.3% |
| John T. Braswell | John T. Braswell | 174 | 37.7% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 461 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 4

2006 Auburn, Alabama municipal election – Ward 4 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Brent Beard | Brent Beard | Unopposed | 100% |

#### Ward 5

2006 Auburn, Alabama municipal election – Ward 5 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Robin Kelley | Robin Kelley | 461 | 50.8% |
| Teresa Rodriguez | Teresa Rodriguez | 455 | 49.2% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 916 | 100.0% |

#### Ward 6

2006 Auburn, Alabama municipal election – Ward 6 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Dick Phelan | Dick Phelan | Unopposed | 100% |

#### Ward 7

2006 Auburn, Alabama municipal election – Ward 7 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Gene Dulaney | Gene Dulaney | Unopposed | 100% |

#### Ward 8

2006 Auburn, Alabama municipal election – Ward 8 :
| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Bob Norman | Bob Norman | 242 | 69.9% |
| James A. Conner Jr. | James A. Conner Jr. | 104 | 30.1% |
| Total votes | Total votes | 346 | 100.0% |

## 2022

Incumbent mayor Ron Anders Jr. ran unopposed in the election.

## 2026

The 2026 elections will be held on 25 August 2026.

## Referendums

Referendums are held in Auburn primarily to allow residents to vote on tax propositions.

### 2001 Five Mill Tax referendum

A referendum was held on August 28, 2001, to determine voter approval on how to use revenue from the Five Mill Tax, established in 1948. The referendum granted funding to the building of a new cemetery, a passive park, and a new soccer complex.

#### Results

2001 Five Mill Tax referendum :
| Choice | Votes | % |
| Yes | 1,201 | 94.4 |
| No | 71 | 5.6 |
| Total votes | 1,272 | 100.00 |

### 2001 Auburn City Schools school tax extension
#### Results

2001 Auburn City Schools school tax extension :
| Choice | Votes | % |
| Yes | 1,184 | 92.9 |
| No | 91 | 7.1 |
| Total votes | 1,275 | 100.00 |

### 2012 Special Five-Mill Tax Referendum

A referendum was held on January 24, 2012, to determine voter approval on how to use revenue from the Special Five-Mill Tax. The referendum granted funding to a number of city-funded projects throughout Auburn.

#### Results

2012 Special Five-Mill Tax Referendum :
| Choice | Votes | % |
| Yes | 1,105 | 86.7 |
| No | 169 | 13.3 |
| Total votes | 1,274 | 100.00 |

### 2013 School tax referendum

A referendum was held in 2013 to increase property taxes in the city, in order to fund the building of a new high school. The referendum failed at 46% in favor.

#### Results

2013 Auburn, Alabama school tax referendum :
| Choice | Votes | % |
| No | 5,185 | 53.8 |
| Yes | 4,452 | 46.2 |
| Total votes | 9,637 | 100.00 |

##### By ward

| Ward | No | % | Yes | % | Total |
| Ward 1 | 249 | 65.5% | 131 | 34.5% | 380 |
| Ward 2 | 986 | 51.8% | 918 | 48.2% | 1,904 |
| Wards 3/4 | 994 | 59.4% | 730 | 43.6% | 1,674 |
| Wards 5/6 | 1,137 | 50.3% | 1,125 | 49.7% | 2,262 |
| Wards 7/8 | 1,669 | 54.1% | 1,416 | 45.9% | 3,085 |
| Absentee | 150 | 53.2% | 132 | 46.8% | 282 |

### 2019 Special Municipal Bond election

2019 Special Municipal Bond election :
| Choice | Votes | % |
| Yes | 727 | 91.4 |
| No | 68 | 8.6 |
| Total votes | 795 | 100.00 |

#### By ward

| Ward | Yes | % | No | % | Total |
| Wards 1/2 | 167 | 94.9% | 9 | 5.1% | 176 |
| Wards 3/4 | 140 | 90.3% | 15 | 9.7% | 155 |
| Wards 5/6 | 240 | 90.2% | 26 | 9.8% | 266 |
| Wards 7/8 | 156 | 93.4% | 11 | 6.6% | 167 |
| Absentee | 24 | 77.4% | 7 | 22.6% | 31 |