Groton Two Democrats one the party nominee and the other the incumbent running as a write-in candidate and both former Republicans, are vying for the city s top office in the May general election, without a Republican opponent.
In the unprecedented and contentious race, the City of Groton Republican Committee chairman said the committee plans to stay neutral, even if individual members support either candidate.
Meanwhile, some Democrats in the city are supporting Town Councilor and former state Rep. Aundré Bumgardner, who won the Democratic primary after he challenged Mayor Keith Hedrick, while others are backing Hedrick, who is the chairman of the city s Democratic Committee and is running as a write-in candidate after losing the primary by five votes.
Published March 13. 2021 4:14PM
The Groton Democratic Town Committee said in a news release that it is looking for people interested in serving their community for both elected positions and Boards and Commissions. Experience not necessary to be considered, just an interest to serve and a willingness to work with others, listen to and learn more while making decisions that will help chart the future of our community for years to come, the release stated. All are welcome.
Candidates will be endorsed to run for Town Council, Board of Education, town clerk and Representative Town Meeting at the committee s July 21 meeting and then will campaign for election on Nov. 2.