The vote was 952-811 in favor of Hedrick. About 34% of registered voters cast ballots.
“I want to thank all of the City of Groton voters that have supported me during this election,” said Hedrick, who waged a grassroots write-in campaign after losing the Democratic primary in March to Bumgardner by five votes. “I want to congratulate my opponent for a hard-fought battle both of them and ask for everyone’s support in reuniting the Democratic Party, and I look forward to continuing to lead the City of Groton into the future.”
Late Monday night Bumgardner said, To my supporters who voted for me today and in our successful Democratic primary, there are no words to express how grateful I am for their confidence in me and our campaign of progress and prosperity for Groton City. Our campaign was focused on getting people aware and involved who never thought their vote would make a difference or may have never voted in their lives. I m extremely proud of how many peopl