Last Updated: 10:06 p.m.
(AUBURN, Calif.) – With 10 of 10 precincts reporting, the Auburn City Council elections remains virtually unchanged. Mayor Kelley Davis still leads the race with 1,705 votes or 30.69% of the total vote. Trailing her are Interim Council Member Bridget Powers (1,636 or approximately 29% of the vote). Stephanie McKenzie is still in third place with 1,553 votes (roughly 28% of total votes). Erik Robb has picked up 37 votes for a total of 641 (11.54%).
Four more write-in votes were calculated, for a total of 20 write-in votes. This remains a small percentage of total votes (.36%).
Photo Credit: Placer County Elections Office / Election results as of 10:06 p.m.
Update: 8:32 p.m.
(AUBURN, Calif.) – The Placer County election office has released its first updates in today's election. Auburn residents were asked to choose three candidates from a total of four. With 5,293 votes counted the results show Mayor Kelley Davis leading the race with 1,620 or almost 31 percent of the vote. Following her, Interim Council Member Bridget Powers comes in with 1,568 votes, just shy of 30% of the total votes. Stephanie McKenzie has 1,485 votes, which is approximately 20%. Newcomer Erik Robb has received 11.41% of the votes with 604.
In addition to these, there were 16 write-in votes (0.31% of the total), though all but three were not qualified.
Photo Credit: Placer County Elections Office / Election results as of 8:32 p.m.
Originally Published: 7:22 p.m.
Today Auburn residents choose between four candidates to fill three empty council seats. OpGov.News The council candidates are:
Kelley Davis is the current mayor of Auburn, a role she has filled since with a Master's degree in Nutrition, she is running on campaign focusing on priorities like economic development, and public safety. Mayor Davis has served on the council since 2024 and as mayor since December 2025.
Powers has a long history of public service, including serving as the former Mayor of Auburn and Director of Placer County District 5 under District Supervisor Cidy Gustafson. As reported by OpGov.News, Powers was appointed to an interim position in the council in August following the death of Council Member Mike Holmes. Holmes' term was set to expire this year.
Anyone watching the council meetings over the past few months, has perhaps seen Erik Robb, addressing the council–and the public–particularly regarding Flock cameras in the city, which he has opposed. Robb is a long-term Auburn resident with five priorities, including governmental transparency and economic development.
A retired grant manager and teacher, Mckenzie served on the Marysville City Council and as the city’s Planning Commissioner. She also serves on the board of SayLove, a volunteer organization in the Yuba area. McKenzie’s multiple priorities include fiscal responsibility and wildfire prevention.
To add to or correct any information in this report, please contact me at robert.m@lead4earth.org or leave a comment below with your thoughts.
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