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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.[1][2] A runoff election is held if no candidate receives a majority of the votes, in both mayoral and city council elections.[3]
Electoral system
1901
The 1901 election took place on January 5, 1901.[5]
Mayoral
January 5, 1901
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Incumbent mayor J. W. Harris was elected unopposed.[5]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| J. W. Harris | 48 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 48 | 100.00 | |
City council elections
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RW Burton | 48 | 100.00 | |
| J. a. Flanagan | 48 | 100.00 | |
| C. E. Little | 48 | 100.00 | |
| S. L. Toomer | 47 | 97.92 | |
| Total votes | 48 | 100.00 | |
1904
1920
Mayoral
Incumbent mayor Dr. Cecil S. Yarbrough was elected unopposed.[7]
1922
Mayoral
Incumbent mayor Dr. Cecil S. Yarbrough was elected unopposed.[7]
1924
Mayoral
Incumbent mayor Dr. Cecil S. Yarbrough defeated J. W. Wright and was re-elected.[7]
1926
1928
The 1928 election took place on September 17, 1928.[9][5]
Mayoral
September 17, 1928
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W. D. Copeland defeated incumbent Cecil S. Yarbrough.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| W. D. Copeland | 165 | 53.75 | |
| Cecil S. Yarbrough | 142 | 47.25 | |
| Total votes | 307 | 100.00 | |
City council election
All five members were elected city-wide, with voters selecting five.[5]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| C. F. Little | 267 | 18.59 | |
| Wright | 258 | 17.97 | |
| W. D. Martin | 239 | 16.64 | |
| B. B. Ross | 231 | 16.09 | |
| J. C. Grimes | 226 | 15.74 | |
| A. L. Thomas | 215 | 14.97 | |
| Total votes | 1,436 | 100.00 | |
1932
The 1932 election was held in September 1932.
Mayoral
September 1932
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Incumbent W. D. Copeland was elected unopposed.[11]
City council elections
The following people were elected to the city council:[12]
- J. C. Grimes
- W. D. Martin
- Homer Wright
- H. M. Martin
- A. Meadows
1936
The 1936 election was held in September 1936.[13]
Mayoral
September 1936
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| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Cecil S. Yarbrough | 237 | 93.3% | |
| W. D. Copeland | 17 | 6.7% | |
| Total votes | 254 | 100.0% | |
City council elections
The following people were elected as councilmen:[13]
- A. Meadows
- J. C. Grimes
- W. D. Martin
- Herbert M. Martin
- W. L. Long
1940
The 1940 election was held on September 16, 1940.[14]
Mayoral
September 16, 1940
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| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Cecil S. Yarbrough | 396 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 396 | 100.0% | |
City council elections
Place 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| A. Meadows | 393 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 393 | 100.00 | |
Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| W. L. Long | 391 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 391 | 100.00 | |
Place 3
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Emil F. Wright | 392 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 392 | 100.00 | |
Place 4
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| George M. Bayne | 260 | 59.09 | |
| Roberts H. Brown | 180 | 40.91 | |
| Total votes | 440 | 100.00 | |
Place 5
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| George H. Wright | 285 | 65.67 | |
| Harvey C. Pitts | 149 | 34.33 | |
| Total votes | 434 | 100.00 | |
1944
The 1944 election was held on September 17, 1944.[15][16]
Mayoral election
September 17, 1944
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G. H. Wright was elected mayor.[15]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| G. H. Wright | 281 | 52.62 | |
| C. S. Yarbrough | 253 | 47.38 | |
| Total votes | 534 | 100.00 | |
City council elections
Place 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| A. Meadows | 424 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 424 | 100.00 | |
Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| W. L. Long | 417 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 417 | 100.00 | |
Place 3
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Emil F. Wright | 406 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 406 | 100.00 | |
Place 4
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| George M. Bayne | 393 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 393 | 100.00 | |
Place 5
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| J. C. Grimes | 338 | 63.77 | |
| B. C. Pope | 192 | 36.23 | |
| Total votes | 530 | 100.00 | |
1956
The 1956 election was held on September 17, 1956.
Mayoral election
September 17, 1956
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| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| G. H. Wright | 630 | 39.57 | |
| Louie W. James | 588 | 36.93 | |
| J. G. Hitchcock | 374 | 23.49 | |
| 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
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| W. T. Ingram | 994 | 62.75 | |
| Pete B. Turnham | 590 | 37.25 | |
| Total votes | 1,584 | 100.00 | |
First ward
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Cleveland L. Davis | 1,126 | 36.89 | |
| M. D. Guthery | 977 | 32.01 | |
| Frank B. Davis | 949 | 31.09 | |
| Total votes | 3,052 | 100.00 | |
Second ward
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Mrs. K. B. Roy | 1,045 | 34.11 | |
| C. R. Meagher | 1,043 | 34.05 | |
| A. C. Hamilton | 669 | 21.84 | |
| A. G. Marsh | 306 | 9.99 | |
| Total votes | 3,063 | 100.00 | |
Third ward
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| W. D. Wittel | 1,332 | 43.79 | |
| Mrs. J. T. Williamson | 891 | 29.29 | |
| Jack M. Dunlop | 819 | 26.92 | |
| Total votes | 3,042 | 100.00 | |
Fourth ward
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| W. H. Weidenbach | 878 | 28.31 | |
| Marvin D. Meadows | 617 | 19.90 | |
| Charles DeBardeleben | 548 | 17.67 | |
| Mrs. Jack T. May | 443 | 14.29 | |
| Vernon W. Lapp | 418 | 13.48 | |
| Robert T. Collins | 197 | 6.35 | |
| Total votes | 3,101 | 100.00 | |
1961
An election was held in 1961. Louie W. James served as mayor from 1961 to 1963.[17]
1964
1968
The 1968 election took place on 13 August 1968, with runoffs taking place on 10 September 1968.[20]
Mayoral
13 August 1968
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James K. Haygood Jr. defeated incumbent G.H. Wright.[20]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| James K. Haygood Jr. | 1,371 | 51.25 | |
| G. H. Wright | 719 | 26.88 | |
| Kenneth Roy | 585 | 21.87 | |
| Total votes | 2,675 | 100.0% | |
City council elections
City council president
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Dan Hollis | 1,309 | 55.2% | |
| William S. Smith | 1,064 | 44.8% | |
| Total votes | 2,373 | 100.0% | |
1972
The 1972 election was held on 8 August 1972.[21] Runoffs were held on 12 September 1972.[22]
Mayoral
12 September 1972
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| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| James K. Haygood Jr. | 1,190 | 34.0% | |
| G. H. Wright | 1,062 | 30.3% | |
| Robert G. Robel | 500 | 14.3% | |
| John F. Dunlap | 469 | 13.4% | |
| John Peavy Wright | 282 | 8.1% | |
| Total votes | 3,503 | 100.0% | |
Runoff
James K. Haygood Jr. won the runoff election, and was elected to his second term.[23][24]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| James K. Haygood Jr. | 1,950 | 53.3% | |
| G.H. Wright | 1,709 | 46.7% | |
| Total votes | 3,659 | 100.0% | |
City council elections
City council president
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Eugene E. Stanaland | 1,361 | 40.0% | |
| Andrew J. Gentry Jr. | 1,175 | 34.3% | |
| Fred H. Pumphrey | 469 | 13.7% | |
| Hugh D. Reagan | 363 | 10.6% | |
| Joe L. Reid | 58 | 1.7% | |
| Total votes | 3,426 | 100.0% | |
Runoff
Eugene E. Stanaland won the runoff over Andrew J. Gentry Jr.[23][22]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Eugene E. Stanaland | 2,041 | 56.5% | |
| Andrew J. Gentry Jr. | 1,571 | 43.5% | |
| Total votes | 3,612 | 100.0% | |
Ward 1, Place 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Herman D. Alexander | 370 | 36.0% | |
| Lindburgh Jackson | 241 | 23.4% | |
| Thomas E. Jones | 229 | 22.3% | |
| Frances L. Porter | 189 | 18.4% | |
| Total votes | 1,029 | 100.0% | |
Runoff
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Herman D. Alexander | 629 | 55.1% | |
| Lindburgh Jackson | 513 | 44.9% | |
| Total votes | 1,142 | 100.0% | |
Ward 1, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Mary E. Brooks | 415 | 40.3% | |
| Wiley C. Johnson | 354 | 34.4% | |
| Floyd T. Starr Jr. | 180 | 17.5% | |
| James Michael Williams | 106 | 10.3% | |
| Total votes | 1,029 | 100.0% | |
Runoff
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Mary E. Brooks | 620 | 52.5% | |
| Wiley C. Johnson | 561 | 47.5% | |
| Total votes | 1,181 | 100.0% | |
Ward 2, Place 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Cecil M. Yarbrough | 160 | 76.2% | |
| James E. Gaylor | 50 | 23.8% | |
| Total votes | 210 | 100.0% | |
Ward 2, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Water C. Giddens | 207 | 71.1% | |
| Carroll Jean Mudd | 84 | 28.9% | |
| Total votes | 291 | 100.0% | |
Ward 3, Place 1
Four candidates qualified for the ballot for this seat.[25]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Dewey V. Northcutt | 572 | 46.9% | |
| Allen W. Jones | 428 | 35.1% | |
| C. Wayne Mitcham | 203 | 16.7% | |
| B.F. Bullard | 16 | 1.3% | |
| Total votes | 1,219 | 100.0% | |
Runoff
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Dewey V. Northcutt | 613 | 52.4% | |
| Allen W. Jones | 556 | 47.6% | |
| Total votes | 1,169 | 100.0% | |
Ward 3, Place 2
Six candidates qualified for the ballot for this seat.[25]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Bruce Herring | 302 | 25.3% | |
| Elsie Timberlake | 301 | 25.3% | |
| Jackie N. Teachworth | 275 | 23.1% | |
| Paul C. Connor | 210 | 17.6% | |
| Vicki Lynn Foshee | 63 | 5.3% | |
| J.W. Hines Jr. | 41 | 3.4% | |
| Total votes | 1,192 | 100.0% | |
Runoff
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Bruce Herring | 712 | 60.2% | |
| Jackie N. Teachworth | 471 | 39.8% | |
| Total votes | 1,183 | 100.0% | |
Ward 4, Place 1
O. Clyde Prather was unopposed in this seat.[25]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| O. Clyde Prather | Unnopposed | 100% | |
Ward 4, Place 2
Three candidates qualified for the ballot for this seat.[25] The top two advanced to a runoff.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Raymond Askew | 231 | 45.7% | |
| Claude B. Layfield Jr. | 177 | 35.0% | |
| Frank W. Reeves | 98 | 19.4% | |
| Total votes | 506 | 100.0% | |
Runoff
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Raymond Askew | 494 | 55.4% | |
| Claude Layfield | 397 | 44.6% | |
| Total votes | 891 | 100.0% | |
1976
The 1976 election was held on August 10, 1976, with runoffs being held on September 14, 1976.[26][27]
Mayoral
September 14, 1976
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Donald E. Hayhurst won the runoff election.
First round
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Donald E. Hayhurst | 1,452 | 36.5% | |
| O. Clyde Prather | 1,016 | 25.6% | |
| Ruth Speake | 904 | 22.8% | |
| T. J. Denny | 361 | 9.1% | |
| Howard S. Bialas | 240 | 6.0% | |
| Total votes | 3,973 | 100.0% | |
Runoff
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Donald E. Hayhurst | 2,235 | 56.2% | |
| O. Clyde Prather | 1,740 | 43.8% | |
| Total votes | 3,975 | 100.0% | |
City council elections
City council president
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| William H. Allen | 1,835 | 47.7% | |
| Eugene E. Stanaland | 1,748 | 45.4% | |
| Mark R. Biggers | 267 | 6.9% | |
| 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.[28]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| William H. Allen | 2,105 | 53.5% | |
| Eugene E. Stanaland | 1,829 | 46.5% | |
| Total votes | 3,934 | 100.0% | |
Ward 1, Place 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Lindburgh Jackson | 574 | 44.1% | |
| Herman D. Alexander | 346 | 26.6% | |
| Lewis A. Pick Jr. | 318 | 24.4% | |
| Floyd Likins Jr. | 64 | 4.9% | |
| Total votes | 1,302 | 100.0% | |
Runoff
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Lindburgh Jackson | 758 | 56.7% | |
| Herman D. Alexander | 578 | 43.3% | |
| Total votes | 1,336 | 100.0% | |
Ward 1, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Mary E. Brooks | 670 | 51.8% | |
| Nancy L. Lair | 361 | 27.9% | |
| Don Adams | 199 | 15.4% | |
| Mike Smelley | 63 | 4.9% | |
| Total votes | 1,293 | 100.0% | |
Ward 2, Place 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| A. Denson Lipscomb | 245 | 69.4% | |
| Randall W. Diamond | 60 | 17.0% | |
| Hyron C. Goolsby | 48 | 13.6% | |
| Total votes | 353 | 100.0% | |
Ward 2, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Walter C. Giddens | 127 | 37.5% | |
| Philip L. Fretwell | 101 | 29.8% | |
| Renza Williams | 86 | 25.4% | |
| David L. Dresher | 25 | 7.4% | |
| Total votes | 339 | 100.0% | |
Runoff
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Walter C. Giddens | 150 | 58.8% | |
| Philip L. Fretwell | 105 | 41.2% | |
| Total votes | 255 | 100.0% | |
Ward 3, Place 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Frances W. Hale | 600 | 49.1% | |
| Dewey V. Northcutt | 573 | 46.9% | |
| Rebecca D. Paulk | 49 | 4.0% | |
| Total votes | 1,222 | 100.0% | |
Runoff
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Frances W. Hale | 759 | 57.7% | |
| Dewey V. Northcutt | 557 | 42.3% | |
| Total votes | 1,316 | 100.0% | |
Ward 3, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Hoyt M. Warren | 670 | 59.9% | |
| Wiley G. Hartzog Jr. | 239 | 21.4% | |
| Victor E. Vance | 172 | 15.4% | |
| A.J. Wright | 138 | 12.3% | |
| Total votes | 1,119 | 100.0% | |
Ward 4, Place 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| James Earl Kennamer | 543 | 54.2% | |
| Laura K. Wright | 368 | 36.8% | |
| Kevin J. Carroll | 90 | 9.0% | |
| Total votes | 1,001 | 100.0% | |
Ward 4, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| H. C. Morgan | 656 | 74.0% | |
| Agnes N. Meagher | 265 | 29.9% | |
| Ken L. Scheinert | 57 | 6.4% | |
| Total votes | 887 | 100.0% | |
1980
The 1980 election was held on 8 July 1980, with runoff elections being held on 29 July 1980.[29][30]
Mayoral
8 July 1980
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First round
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Jan Dempsey | 1,952 | 46.4% | |
| Caine Campbell | 1,037 | 24.6% | |
| Ruth Speake | 785 | 18.7% | |
| Mike Lisano | 339 | 8.1% | |
| James Michael Williams | 94 | 2.2% | |
| 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.[30]
City council elections
No election was held for Ward 3, Place 2.
City council president
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Denson Lipscomb | 2,275 | 56.4% | |
| John C. Walden | 1,761 | 43.6% | |
| Total votes | 4,036 | 100.0% | |
Ward 1, Place 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Charlotte R. Ward | 677 | 50.9% | |
| Lindburgh Jackson | 396 | 29.8% | |
| Robert D. French | 155 | 11.6% | |
| Jimmy L. Robinson | 103 | 7.7% | |
| Total votes | 1,331 | 100.0% | |
Ward 1, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Mary Earnestine Byrd Brooks | 659 | 50.8% | |
| Ray Black | 637 | 49.2% | |
| Total votes | 1,296 | 100.0% | |
Ward 2, Place 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Mary Fortenberry | 166 | 53.4% | |
| Joe Davis | 145 | 46.6% | |
| Total votes | 311 | 100.0% | |
Ward 2, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Alex R. Moore | 196 | 64.7% | |
| Herman Humphries | 107 | 35.3% | |
| Total votes | 303 | 100.0% | |
Ward 3, Place 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Lamar Sellers | 834 | 73.6% | |
| B. L. Watwood | 299 | 26.4% | |
| Total votes | 1,133 | 100.0% | |
Ward 4, Place 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Joel L. Tremaine | 689 | 54.6% | |
| Roderic V. Wiley | 300 | 23.8% | |
| B. L. Pelham | 235 | 18.6% | |
| John C. Mullins | 39 | 3.1% | |
| Total votes | 1,263 | 100.0% | |
Ward 4, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| J. R. Quillen | 580 | 49.0% | |
| Frank Williamson | 385 | 32.5% | |
| Mark S. Wright | 218 | 18.4% | |
| Total votes | 1,183 | 100.0% | |
Runoff
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| J. R. Quillen | 252 | 64.1% | |
| Frank Williamson | 141 | 35.9% | |
| 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.[31][32] This was also the final election in which a city council president was elected.
Mayoral
13 July 1982
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Incumbent mayor Jan Dempsey was the only qualified candidate, and as such, she won the election unopposed.[31]
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
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Charlotte R. Ward | 988 | 40.9% | |
| Victor E. Vance | 863 | 35.8% | |
| Hugh D. Reagan | 562 | 23.3% | |
| Total votes | 2,413 | 100.0% | |
Runoff
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Victor E. Vance | 1,441 | 53.3% | |
| Charlotte R. Ward | 1,261 | 46.7% | |
| Total votes | 2,702 | 100.0% | |
Ward 1, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Sam Harris | 411 | 63.4% | |
| Kenneth D. Pylant II | 213 | 32.9% | |
| Jonathan B. Saxon | 24 | 3.7% | |
| Total votes | 648 | 100.0% | |
Ward 2, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Darrell D. Penrod | 93 | 47.7% | |
| M. Padraig McLoughlin | 54 | 27.7% | |
| Herman Humphries | 48 | 24.6% | |
| Total votes | 195 | 100.0% | |
Runoff
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darrell D. Penrod | 137 | 55.0% | |
| M. Padraig McLoughlin | 112 | 45.0% | |
| Total votes | 249 | 100.0% | |
Ward 3, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances W. Hale | 388 | 46.5% | |
| Roderick W. Powers | 328 | 39.3% | |
| Jennifer Chambliss | 118 | 14.1% | |
| Total votes | 834 | 100.0% | |
Runoff
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Frances W. Hale | 494 | 53.2% | |
| Roderick M. Powers | 435 | 46.8% | |
| Total votes | 929 | 100.0% | |
Ward 4, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Hal Goebel | 434 | 61.8% | |
| Jim Quillin | 228 | 32.5% | |
| H. Brent Whitaker III | 40 | 5.7% | |
| Total votes | 702 | 100.0% | |
1984
The 1984 election was held on 10 July 1984.[33]
Mayoral
10 July 1984
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| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Jan Dempsey | 1,591 | 64.5% | |
| Samuel Harris | 591 | 23.9% | |
| Charles Lindner | 139 | 5.6% | |
| C. Ted Murphy | 130 | 5.3% | |
| Herman Humphries | 17 | 0.7% | |
| 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
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Ward | 463 | 54.7% | |
| Lindburgh Jackson | 383 | 45.3% | |
| Total votes | 846 | 100.0% | |
Ward 2, Place 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Fortenberry | 130 | 72.6% | |
| Royce Morris | 28 | 15.6% | |
| Michael McLoughlin | 21 | 11.7% | |
| Total votes | 179 | 100.0% | |
Ward 3, Place 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Sellers | 524 | 66.7% | |
| Roderick W. Powers | 268 | 33.3% | |
| 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.[34][35]
Mayoral
8 July 1986
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| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Dempsey | 2,803 | 71.5% | |
| Victor E. Vance | 1,117 | 28.5% | |
| 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
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert A. Gastaldo | 441 | 38.9% | |
| Charlotte R. Ward | 366 | 32.2% | |
| Geoffrey Bennett | 328 | 28.9% | |
| Total votes | 1,135 | 100.0% | |
Runoff
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert A. Gastaldo | 419 | 57.3% | |
| Charlotte R. Ward | 312 | 42.7% | |
| Total votes | 731 | 100.0% | |
District 2, Post 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Fortenberry | 202 | 64.5% | |
| Royce J. Morris | 111 | 35.5% | |
| Total votes | 313 | 100.0% | |
District 3, Post 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances W. Hale | 772 | 57.6% | |
| Margaret Hendricks | 569 | 42.4% | |
| Total votes | 1,341 | 100.0% | |
District 4, Post 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. G. Johnston III | 641 | 59.5% | |
| Leon Bone | 436 | 40.5% | |
| Total votes | 1,077 | 100.0% | |
District 4, Post 2
Endorsements
Bill Ham Jr.
Mayor
- Jan Dempsey; Incumbent mayor of Auburn, Alabama[36]
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Ham Jr. | 636 | 58.2% | |
| J. Quillin | 372 | 34.0% | |
| Scott Placek | 85 | 7.8% | |
| 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.[37][38]
Mayoral
28 August 1990
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| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Dempsey | 2,326 | 70.1% | |
| Lamar Sellers | 992 | 29.9% | |
| 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
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert A. Gastaldo | 452 | 50.0% | |
| Logan B. Gray | 452 | 50.0% | |
| Total votes | 904 | 100.0% | |
Runoff
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert A. Gastaldo | 453 | 54.4% | |
| Logan B. Gray | 380 | 45.6% | |
| Total votes | 833 | 100.0% | |
Ward 1, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Harris | 599 | 71.6% | |
| Arthur L. Dowdell Sr. | 238 | 28.4% | |
| Total votes | 837 | 100.0% | |
Ward 3, Place 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. G. Johnston III | 767 | 71.6% | |
| Veronica McGill Urban | 371 | 28.4% | |
| Total votes | 1,138 | 100.0% | |
Ward 3, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Mixon | 744 | 63.7% | |
| Albert F. Killian | 418 | 36.3% | |
| Total votes | 1,162 | 100.0% | |
Ward 4, Place 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth H. Brown | 428 | 47.8% | |
| H. N. Conrad | 283 | 31.6% | |
| Dixie Connor | 185 | 20.6% | |
| Total votes | 896 | 100.0% | |
Runoff
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth H. Brown | 233 | 63.0% | |
| H. N. Conrad | 137 | 37.0% | |
| Total votes | 370 | 100.0% | |
1994
The 1994 election was held on 23 August 1994, with runoffs being held on 13 September 1994.[39][40]
Mayoral
23 August 1994
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Incumbent mayor Jan Dempsey won a majority of votes in the first round against two opposition candidates.[41]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Dempsey | 2,671 | 60.2% | |
| Wanda West | 1,446 | 32.6% | |
| Robert Schaeffer | 322 | 7.3% | |
| 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
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur L. Dowdell Sr. | 277 | 54.5% | |
| Frankie King | 190 | 37.4% | |
| Herman Humphries | 41 | 8.1% | |
| Total votes | 508 | 100.0% | |
Ward 1, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan B. Gray | 412 | 52.8% | |
| Samuel Harris | 368 | 47.2% | |
| Total votes | 780 | 100.0% | |
Ward 2, Place 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Fortenberry | 315 | 57.9% | |
| Walter Giddens | 229 | 42.1% | |
| Total votes | 544 | 100.0% | |
Ward 2, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Gladden | 229 | 40.2% | |
| Trey Rankin | 186 | 32.6% | |
| Ashley Wright | 155 | 27.2% | |
| Total votes | 570 | 100.0% | |
Runoff
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Gladden | 169 | 74.4% | |
| Trey Rankin | 58 | 25.6% | |
| Total votes | 227 | 100.0% | |
Ward 3, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Mixon | 895 | 76.6% | |
| Richard P. Palmedo II | 273 | 23.4% | |
| 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.[42][43]
Mayoral
25 August 1998
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Bill Ham Jr. won the election in a landslide vote.[44]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Ham Jr. | 3,047 | 84.4% | |
| Patrick Dorminey | 564 | 15.6% | |
| 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
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur L. Dowdell | 263 | 55.4% | |
| Everett Debrow Jr. | 212 | 44.6% | |
| Total votes | 475 | 100.0% | |
Ward 1, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan B. Gray | 432 | 70.6% | |
| Douglas J. Barrett | 180 | 29.4% | |
| Total votes | 612 | 100.0% | |
Ward 2, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Gladden | 237 | 80.3% | |
| Walter C. Giddens | 58 | 19.7% | |
| Total votes | 295 | 100.0% | |
Ward 3, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Popwell | 464 | 40.2% | |
| Bill Mixon | 383 | 33.2% | |
| J. A. Conner | 307 | 26.6% | |
| Total votes | 1,154 | 100.0% | |
Runoff
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Popwell | 588 | 65.9% | |
| Bill Mixon | 304 | 34.1% | |
| Total votes | 892 | 100.0% | |
Ward 4, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Cicci | 397 | 36.9% | |
| Nevil M. Garrett | 348 | 32.3% | |
| William Allbrook | 332 | 30.8% | |
| Total votes | 1,077 | 100.0% | |
Runoff
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Cicci | 540 | 58.6% | |
| Nevil M. Garrett | 381 | 41.4% | |
| Total votes | 921 | 100.0% | |
2002
The 2002 election was held on 27 August 2002.[45][46]
Mayoral
27 August 2002
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Incumbent mayor Bill Ham Jr. did not have opposition, and won the election unopposed.[47]
City council elections
No elections were held for the following seats:
- Ward 2, Place 2
Ward 1, Place 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verlinda J. White | 235 | 51.8% | |
| Arthur L. Dowdell Sr. | 219 | 48.2% | |
| Total votes | 454 | 100.0% | |
Ward 1, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Eckman | 427 | 53.0% | |
| Tracie West | 382 | 47.0% | |
| Total votes | 809 | 100.0% | |
Ward 2, Place 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberta Jackel | 454 | 52.5% | |
| Sherry Faust | 410 | 47.5% | |
| Total votes | 864 | 100.0% | |
Ward 3, Place 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Ted Wilson | 813 | 51.8% | |
| David Martin | 758 | 48.2% | |
| Total votes | 1,571 | 100.0% | |
Ward 3, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Phelan | 794 | 50.6% | |
| Robin Kelley | 373 | 23.8% | |
| Rod Popwell | 325 | 20.7% | |
| Wes McGugin | 78 | 4.9% | |
| Total votes | 1,570 | 100.0% | |
Ward 4, Place 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn G. Mathews | 809 | 61.6% | |
| Keith Campagna | 504 | 38.4% | |
| Total votes | 1,313 | 100.0% | |
Ward 4, Place 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gene Dulaney | 768 | 58.5% | |
| David Cicci | 544 | 41.5% | |
| Total votes | 1,312 | 100.0% | |
2006
The 2006 election was held on 22 August 2006, with runoffs being held on 10 September 2006.[49]
Mayoral
22 August 2006
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Bill Ham Jr. won the election with 77.6% of the vote.[50]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Ham Jr. | 3,322 | 77.6% | |
| William McLaurine | 961 | 22.4% | |
| Total votes | 4,283 | 100.0% | |
City council elections
Any runoff elections were held on 12 September.[51]
Ward 1
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur L. Dowdell Sr. | 140 | 35.6% | |
| Verlinda J. White | 133 | 33.8% | |
| Christine Berry Bradshaw | 120 | 30.5% | |
| Total votes | 393 | 100.0% | |
Runoff
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur L. Dowdell Sr. | 222 | 52.4% | |
| Verlinda J. White | 201 | 47.6% | |
| Total votes | 423 | 100.0% | |
Ward 2
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila H. Eckman | 669 | 61.5% | |
| Verlinda J. White | 418 | 38.5% | |
| Total votes | 1,087 | 100.0% | |
Ward 3
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Worden | 287 | 62.3% | |
| John T. Braswell | 174 | 37.7% | |
| Total votes | 461 | 100.0% | |
Ward 4
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Beard | Unopposed | 100% | |
Ward 5
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Kelley | 461 | 50.8% | |
| Teresa Rodriguez | 455 | 49.2% | |
| Total votes | 916 | 100.0% | |
Ward 6
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Phelan | Unopposed | 100% | |
Ward 7
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gene Dulaney | Unopposed | 100% | |
Ward 8
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Norman | 242 | 69.9% | |
| James A. Conner Jr. | 104 | 30.1% | |
| Total votes | 346 | 100.0% | |
2010
2014
2018
2022
Incumbent mayor Ron Anders Jr. ran unopposed in the election.[53]
2026
The 2026 elections will be held on 25 August 2026.[54]
Mayor
August 25, 2026
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Incumbent mayor Ron Anders Jr. was re-elected.
Candidates
Declared
- Ron Anders Jr., incumbent mayor (2018–present)[55]
- Robert Wilkins[56]
Disqualified
- Jimmy Glenn[57]
City council
Ward 1
Incumbent city councilmember Connie-Fitch Taylor was first elected in 2018. She was re-elected unopposed.[58]
Ward 2
Incumbent city councilmember Kelley Griswold was first elected in 2018. He chose to not run for re-election.[59] Kirsten Milenkovitch was elected unopposed to replace him.[58]
Ward 3
Incumbent city councilmember Beth Witten was first elected in 2014. She was re-elected unopposed.[58]
Ward 4
Incumbent city councilmember Tyler Adams was first elected in 2022. He was re-elected unopposed.[58]
Ward 5
Candidates
Declared
Ward 6
Incumbent city councilmember Bob Parsons was first elected in 2018. He was re-elected unopposed.[58]
Ward 7
Incumbent city councilmember Max Coblentz was first elected in 2018. He was re-elected unopposed.[58]
Ward 8
Candidates
Declared
Election summary
| Position | Before election[61] | After election |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Ron Anders Jr. | TBD |
| Ward 1 | Connie Fitch Taylor | TBD |
| Ward 2 | Kelley Griswold | TBD |
| Ward 3 | Beth Witten | TBD |
| Ward 4 | Tyler Adams | TBD |
| Ward 5 | Sonny Moreman | TBD |
| Ward 6 | Bob Parsons | TBD |
| Ward 7 | Max Coblentz | TBD |
| Ward 8 | Tommy Dawson | TBD |
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.[62]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For | 1,201 | 94.42 | |
| Against | 71 | 5.58 | |
| Total | 1,272 | 100.00 | |
2001 Auburn City Schools school tax extension
Results
| Choice | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For | 1,184 | 92.86 | |
| Against | 91 | 7.14 | |
| Total | 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.[64]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For | 1,105 | 86.73 | |
| Against | 169 | 13.27 | |
| Total | 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.[66][67]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For | 4,452 | 46.20 | |
| Against | 5,185 | 53.80 | |
| Total | 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
| Choice | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For | 727 | 91.45 | |
| Against | 68 | 8.55 | |
| Total | 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 |