Ward 3 Councilman James Breckinridge will serve as mayor of St. Robert as selected by voters in the general municipal election Tuesday, April 8, in Pulaski County.
“I’m incredibly honored and grateful that the voters of St. Robert have placed their trust in me,” Breckinridge said following the release of Pulaski County Clerk David Ernst’s unofficial results. “This victory is a reflection of their belief in a shared vision for our city’s future, and I’m committed to working every day to live up to that trust. To all my supporters, thank you for standing with me and fueling this campaign with energy, purpose, and heart. I’m especially thankful for the unwavering support of my beautiful family, who’ve been by my side every step of the way. I also want to extend my appreciation to the other candidates for running a respectful and spirited campaign. I look forward to serving all the residents of St. Robert as we move forward together.”
Challengers were Ward 4 Councilman John Moore and current Pulaski County Presiding Commissioner Gene Newkirk.
Breckinridge won with 139 votes, 45.28 percent, in 10 precincts reporting. Newkirk had 87 votes for 28.34 percent, followed by Moore with 81 for 26.38 percent.
Current mayor Dr. George A. Lauritson chose not to file for another two-year term as mayor but instead filed for Ward 4 unopposed.
Charles V. Slider Jr. defeated Ward 1 incumbent Susan Davidson with 50 votes for 42.37 percent. Davidson had 45 votes for 38.14 percent, followed by Troy L. Davis with 23 votes for 19.49 percent.
Incumbents Ward 2 Councilman Reggie Hall and Ward 3 Walter Reese were unopposed in the election and will serve new two-year terms.
