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Candidate Resources
  1. Office of the City Manager
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Office of the City Manager

City Hall

144 Tichenor Ave, Suite 1
Allison Blankenship

Allison Blankenship

director of city relations

The next City of Auburn Municipal Election will be held on August 25, 2026. Candidate qualifying begins on June 9, 2026 and ends on June 23, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Potential candidates must file paperwork with both the City of Auburn and the State of Alabama. View the Alabama Secretary of State's candidate resources site and the Fair Campaign Practices Act site for guides, checklists and details on required paperwork.

Candidate Qualifications

To run for mayor or a seat on the City Council, candidates must be at least 18 years old and:

  • Have lived in Auburn for 90 days prior to election.
  • (For Council) Have lived in the district for 90 days prior to election.
  • Be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Be a registered voter.