The Day - Bumgardner collects necessary signatures to move forward with Democratic primary for Groton City mayor
Groton — Town Councilor Aundré Bumgardner announced in a news release that he submitted a petition Monday with the necessary signatures to challenge City of Groton Mayor Keith Hedrick to a March 8 Democratic primary for city mayor. City Clerk Deb Patrick said she received the primary petition with 168 certified signatures, and the city will proceed with holding a primary. Kristen Venditti, Groton's Republican registrar of voters, said by state statute, a candidate needs 5% of electors on the active enrollment list, or 92 signatures in this case, so Bumgardner submitted more than was need...
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