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James Kern Haygood Jr. is a former mayor of Auburn, Alabama and a retired lawyer.

Early life and education
Haygood attended Auburn University, and the University of Alabama.

Mayor of Auburn
Haygood was first elected mayor in 1968, defeating the then-incumbent G.H. Wright. He was later reelected in 1972 after defeating Wright in a runoff by over two hundred votes. During his time as mayor, he associated with many projects. In 1975, he oversaw the extension of the Auburn University Regional Airport.

Lawyer career
Haygood served as the city attorney before being elected mayor in 1968. After his mayoral term, he founded his own law firm, Haygood Cleveland Pierce Thompson & Short.