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.[1][2] Winners were sworn in on 7 November.[3]
Electoral process
editCandidates 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.[4] If no candidate receives a majority of the vote, then a runoff election is scheduled.
Mayoral election
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On February 24, 2022, incumbent mayor Ron Anders Jr. announced his intent to run for re-election.[5]
As the only qualified candidate, he won the election and was sworn in on November 7, 2022.[6][7]
City council elections
editFive of the eight seats were contested, with four incumbents running for re-election.[7]
Ward 1
editTwo candidates qualified for the ballot.[7] Incumbent Connie Fitch-Taylor won the election.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connie Fitch-Taylor | 216 | 70.36% | |
| Arthur L. Dowdell Sr. | 91 | 29.64% | |
| Total votes | 307 | 100.00 | |
Ward 2
editTwo candidates qualified for the ballot.[7] Incumbent Kelley Griswold won the election.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelley Griswold | 385 | 61.4% | |
| Paul West | 242 | 38.6% | |
| Total votes | 627 | 100.0% | |
Ward 3
editOne candidate qualified for the ballot, so no election was held.[7]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Witten | Unnopposed | 100% | |
Ward 4
editTwo candidates qualified for the ballot, but no election was held. Tyler Adams was given the role after the withdrawal of Chad Leverette.[7][8]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Adams | Unnopposed | 100% | |
Ward 5
editThree candidates qualified for the ballot.[7] Financial advisor Sonny Moreman won the election.[9]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Moreman | 416 | 56.29% | |
| Sarah Jane Levine | 261 | 35.32% | |
| Leah Billye Welburn V | 62 | 8.39% | |
| Total votes | 739 | 100.00% | |
Ward 6
editTwo candidates qualified for the ballot.[7] Incumbent Bob Parsons filed his statement of candidacy on June 16, 2022.[10] He went on to win the election.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Parsons | 347 | 85.05% | |
| Phillip Pollard | 61 | 14.95% | |
| Total votes | 408 | 100.00% | |
Ward 7
editThree candidates qualified for the ballot, but incumbent Jay Hovey withdrew before the election, leaving two on-ballot candidates.[7] Max Coblentz won the election.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Coblentz | 892 | 61.1% | |
| Greg Lane | 568 | 38.9% | |
| Total votes | 1,460 | 100.0% | |
Ward 8
editOne candidate qualified for the ballot, so no election was held.[7]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Tommy Dawson | Unnopposed | 100% | |
Election summary
edit| Position | Before election | After election | Image |
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| Mayor | Ron Anders Jr. | Ron Anders Jr. | 
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| Ward 1 | Connie Fitch-Taylor | Connie Fitch-Taylor | 
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| Ward 2 | Kelley Griswold | Kelley Griswold | 
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| Ward 3 | Beth Witten | Beth Witten | 
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| Ward 4 | Brett Smith | Tyler Adams | 
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| Ward 5 | Steven Dixon | Sonny Moreman | 
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| Ward 6 | Bob Parsons | Bob Parsons | .jpg)
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| Ward 7 | Jay Hovey | Max Coblentz | 
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| Ward 8 | Tommy Dawson | Tommy Dawson | 
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References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "2022 Municipal Elections". City of Auburn. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ Ranzer, Reagan (August 17, 2022). "Auburn municipal elections for city council less than week away". WTVM News Leader 9. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ Dorton, David. "2022-2026 City Council takes office". Auburn News. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ "Candidate Resources". City of Auburn. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ "Auburn Mayor Ron Anders running for re-election". Alabama Political Reporter. February 2, 2022. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ "Auburn City Council sworn in, Witten remains mayor pro tem". The Auburn Plainsman. November 7, 2022. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Dorton, David (June 28, 2022). "List of candidates for the 2022 Municipal Election". Auburn News. Archived from the original on August 20, 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ "Candidate Withdraws From Auburn's Ward Four Race". Opelika Observer. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ Schmidt, Daniel (August 24, 2022). "Council announces new members after the municipal election". The Auburn Plainsman. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ "Statement of Candidacy -Auburn City Council 2022". Auburn Ward 6. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.