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List of candidates for the 2026 Municipal Election

June 23 2026

AUBURN, Ala.- Qualifying for the 2026 Municipal Election ended today, June 23. The following candidates have filed paperwork to qualify for the election, which will take place on Aug. 25:

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

Ward 1:  Connie Taylor

Ward 2:  Kirsten Milenkovitch

Ward 3: Beth Witten

Ward 4: Tyler Adams

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

Ward 6:  Bob Parsons

Ward 7: Max Coblentz

Ward 8:  Augustus Ayers, Tommy Dawson,  Robert L. McCollum

Uncontested candidates — including Ward 1 Councilperson Connie Taylor, Ward 2 Councilperson Kirsten Milenkovitch, Ward 3 Councilperson Beth Witten, Ward 4 Councilperson Tyler Adams, Ward 6 Councilperson Bob Parsons and Ward 7 Councilperson Max Coblentz  — are deemed elected by state law. The current City Council will consider a resolution declaring their election at its July 7 meeting.

Find details about the 2026 Municipal Election at auburnal.gov/elections.