The County of Lapeer, which has seen considerable turnover in elected officials in recent years, marked a shift on November 5, 2024. On this election day, most incumbents ran unopposed, solidifying their roles and bringing stability to the community’s leadership. Among them, Bradly Haggadone secured a second term as county commissioner, reflecting the community’s support for continuity in local governance.
“I’m extremely humbled and honored to be able to serve the people of District 4 for four more years and I thank them for their support,” Haggadone said in a direct message to Hashtag Lapeer. “Being a County Commissioner is a privilege that I don’t take lightly and I’m excited for the future of Lapeer County.”
Other county officials who successfully retained their seats after running unopposed for reelection include Prosecuting Attorney John Miller, Treasurer Dana Miller, Sheriff Scott McKenna, Clerk Theresa Clark, and Road Commissioner Jim Novak, among several others.
The absence of contested races may suggest that voters in Lapeer County are satisfied with the work being done, and it will certainly contribute to continuity in current government efforts. However, in the bigger picture, one might question whether the lack of vigorous campaigns and tightly contested races will eventually come back to haunt a community that may be more apathetic than truly content.
For what it’s worth, President-elect Donald Trump trounced his opponent Kamala Harris, earning 36,982 votes to Harris’s 15,921.
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We are lucky to have such a thoughtful leader in our community.