AUBURN — Aug. 20, 2026
Auburn’s municipal election is Tuesday, Aug. 25, when voters choose a mayor and council representatives for Wards 5 and 8. Incumbent Ron Anders Jr. and challenger Robert Wilkins are on the ballot for mayor.
Absentee deadlines have passed for applications (Aug. 18 by mail, Aug. 20 in person); absentee ballots are due Aug. 24 in person or by noon Aug. 25 by mail. Vote counts will be announced at Auburn City Hall after polls close, with unofficial results posted at auburnal.gov/elections. The council canvasses the official results Sept. 1.
Source: City of Auburn
Opelika Daily News — Thursday Report, Aug. 20, 2026 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News
