2010 Auburn, Alabama municipal election
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The 2010 Auburn, Alabama municipal election was held August 24, 2010, to elect the mayor and all eight members of the city council.[1]
Mayoral election
[edit]August 24, 2010
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Candidates
[edit]Bill Ham Jr.
[edit]On April 20, 2010, incumbent mayor Bill Ham Jr. announced his bid for re-election, aiming for a fourth consecutive term. His campaign chairman was also confirmed to be Charles Pick at this time.[2] He officially qualified for the ballot on July 7, 2010.[3]
Paul Thompson
[edit]Thompson was the manager of Skybar in downtown Auburn.[4] He labelled himself as a Christian conservative, primarily running to ensure that Ham did not run unopposed.[5]
Results
[edit]Ham would go on to beat his only opponent, Paul Thompson in a landslide victory.[6]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Ham Jr. | 2,768 | 80.9% | |
| Paul Thompson | 518 | 19.1% | |
| Total votes | 2,686 | 100.0% | |
City council elections
[edit]The list of candidates was confirmed 20 July 2010.[8]
Ward 1
[edit]| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur L. Dowdell Sr. | Unopposed | 100% | |
Ward 2
[edit]| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Eckman | Unopposed | 100% | |
Ward 3
[edit]| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Worden | Unopposed | 100% | |
Ward 4
[edit]| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Beard | 193 | 82% | |
| James "Jim" Douglas | 42 | 18% | |
| Total votes | 235 | 100% | |
Ward 5
[edit]| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Kelly | Unopposed | 100% | |
Ward 6
[edit]| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Phelan | Unopposed | 100% | |
Ward 7
[edit]Kevin Perry ran against incumbent Gene Dulaney, because he wished to have younger members elected to the council.[4]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gene Dulaney | 730 | 79% | |
| Kevin Perry | 184 | 21% | |
| Total votes | 914 | 100% | |
Ward 8
[edit]| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Norman | Unopposed | 100% | |
Election Summary
[edit]| Position | Before election[10] | After election | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bill Ham Jr. | Bill Ham Jr. |  |
| Ward 1 | Arthur L. Dowdell Sr. | Arthur L. Dowdell Sr. |  |
| Ward 2 | Sheila Eckman | Sheila Eckman |  |
| Ward 3 | Thomas Worden | Thomas Worden |  |
| Ward 4 | Brent Beard[a] | Brent Beard |  |
| Ward 5 | Robin Kelley | Robin Kelley |  |
| Ward 6 | Dick Phelan | Dick Phelan |  |
| Ward 7 | Gene Dulaney | Gene Dulaney |  |
| Ward 8 | Bob Norman | Bob Norman |  |
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "2010 Scheduled Elections". Alabama Secretary of State. Archived from the original on August 2, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ↑ "Auburn mayor Bill Ham announces re-election bid". WTVM News Leader 9. Archived from the original on April 21, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ↑ "NEWS RELEASE: Mayor Bill Ham qualified to run for a 4th term as Auburn's Mayor at 8:01 AM on July 7, 2010". Bill Ham. Archived from the original on August 28, 2010. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- 1 2 "Candidates line up for municipal elections". The Auburn Villager. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ↑ Kochak, Jacque (August 5, 2010). "Auburn, meet Paul Thompson". The Auburn Villager. Archived from the original on April 21, 2024. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ↑ Chesser, Daniel (August 26, 2010). "Ham topples Thompson in mayoral election". The Auburn Plainsman. Archived from the original on April 21, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ↑ "Alabama news links: Gadsden re-elects Guyton mayor; Auburn re-elects Ham; 2 charged in Eufaula shootings". AL.com. August 25, 2010. Archived from the original on April 21, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Shyrock, John (July 20, 2010). "Auburn to hold elections Aug. 24". WSFA 12. Archived from the original on April 21, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- 1 2 3 McAdory, Joe; Weaver, Amy (August 24, 2010). "Auburn re-elects Bill Ham Mayor". Opelika-Auburn News. Archived from the original on August 30, 2010. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ↑ "Casting Your Vote" (PDF). City of Auburn. August 2010. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 12, 2022. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
