The 2022 Auburn, Alabama municipal election was held on August 23, 2022, from 7am to 7pm, to elect members of the city council and mayor. Winners were sworn in on 7 November.
Electoral process Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have lived in Auburn for at least 90 days, be a U.S. Citizen, and be registered to vote. Candidates for city council must have lived in their district for 90 days. If no candidate receives a majority of the vote, then a runoff election is scheduled.
Mayoral election
On February 24, 2022, incumbent mayor Ron Anders Jr. announced his intent to run for re-election.
As the only qualified candidate, he won the election and was sworn in on November 7, 2022.
City council elections Five of the eight seats were contested, with four incumbents running for re-election.
Ward 1 Two candidates qualified for the ballot. Incumbent Connie Fitch-Taylor won the election.
Ward 2 Two candidates qualified for the ballot. Incumbent Kelley Griswold won the election.
Ward 3 One candidate qualified for the ballot, so no election was held.
Ward 4 Two candidates qualified for the ballot, but no election was held. Tyler Adams was given the role after the withdrawal of Chad Leverette.
Ward 5 Three candidates qualified for the ballot. Financial advisor Sonny Moreman won the election.
Ward 6 Two candidates qualified for the ballot. Incumbent Bob Parsons filed his statement of candidacy on June 16, 2022. He went on to win the election.
Ward 7 Three candidates qualified for the ballot, but incumbent Jay Hovey withdrew before the election, leaving two on-ballot candidates. Max Coblentz won the election.
Ward 8 One candidate qualified for the ballot, so no election was held.
Election summary Position Before election After election Image Mayor Ron Anders Jr. Ron Anders Jr. Ward 1 Connie Fitch-Taylor Connie Fitch-Taylor Ward 2 Kelley Griswold Kelley Griswold Ward 3 Beth Witten Beth Witten Ward 4 Brett Smith Tyler Adams Ward 5 Steven Dixon Sonny Moreman Ward 6 Bob Parsons Bob Parsons Ward 7 Jay Hovey Max Coblentz Ward 8 Tommy Dawson Tommy Dawson
See also List of mayors of Auburn, Alabama
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