AUBURN, Ala.- Qualifying for the 2026 Municipal Election began June 9 and will continue through June 23. The election will take place on Aug. 25. All positions on the Auburn City Council are up for election.

The following candidates filed paperwork to qualify for the City of Auburn 2026 Municipal Election on Monday, June 22:

Ward 5:  Michael “Mike” Menese

Ward 8:  Robert L. McCollum

The following candidates have previously filed qualification paperwork:

Mayor: Ron Anders, Jr., Robert Wilkins, Jimmy Glenn

Ward 1:  Connie Taylor

Ward 2:  Kirsten Milenkovitch

Ward 3: Beth Witten

Ward 4: Tyler Adams

Ward 5:  Henry G. “Sonny” Moreman,  Toshiro Jackson

Ward 6:  Bob Parsons

Ward 7: Max Coblentz

Ward 8:  Tommy Dawson,  Augustus Ayers