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Thomas Ford
This year’s Primary Election saw two County Commission incumbents lose their positions to a set of newcomers – Foar From Home’s A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann defeated District 2 Commissioner Aaron Bell while Alyson McCullough bested Thomas Ford for the District 4 seat.
Final results for District 2:
• A.M. “Hupp” Huppman (R) – 62.59% (13,612 votes)
• Aaron Bell (R) – 37.41% (8,137 votes)
Final results for District 4:
• Alyson McCullough (R) – 47.29% (10,067 votes)
• George Spicer (R) – 28.32% (6,028 votes)
• Thomas Ford (R) – 24.39% (5,192 votes)
Just one day after Tuesday’s election, the Board of County Commissioners held a regularly scheduled meeting; however, the highlight of this gathering was statements made by Bell and Ford in light of their losses.
“I want to give a heartfelt congratulations to Hupp Huppmann and Alyson McCullough … and thank you to the voters of Nassau County. I wish there were more of you, but that’s alright. I will take 30 percent,” Ford said.
This year, Nassau County’s Supervisor of Elections Janet Adkins reported a 30.71 percent voter turnout with 22,872 ballots counted. Bell expressed a similar desire to see more voters hit the polls, but was overall pleased with the turnout.
District 1 Commissioner John Martin took some time during commissioner comments to offer his own perspective on the events that unfolded this election while offering advice to the winners.
“I want to thank the candidates and their families for being a part of the process because that’s how it works in America. You throw your hat in the ring and the chips fall where they may, but you’ve got to remember, in my opinion, once you get sworn in, you govern appropriately. You can’t govern the way you campaign,” Martin said.
Bell also provided a short statement on the election results.
“First, I’d like to congratulate Hupp Huppmann and Alyson McCullough, and all the other candidates. As Commissioner Martin said: win or lose, it is a trying time for you and your family, and I appreciate you putting your hat in the ring,” Bell said.
District 5 Commissioner Klynt Farmer mentioned he was a part of a canvassing board for the primary and was given an opportunity to see the Supervisor of Elections’ process behind-the-scenes.
“A lot of people over there deserve a lot of credit for how they ‘make the sausage,’ if you will. There’s just a lot going on over there and I’d like to commend them for their work,” Farmer said.
According to the County Manager’s Office, Huppmann and McCullough will attend their first meeting as county commissioners on Wednesday, Nov. 16.
