Joe McGoogan won Tuesday's special election to the Clermont Town Council, filling the unexpired term of Lynn Adams.

McGoogan defeated Jimmy McDonald, earning 71 percent of the vote.

√ Joe McGoogan, 71%

Jimmy McDonald, 27%

Joe McGoogan

Who is he: Joe McGoogan is married and has three children and three grandchildren, and he is retired from the poultry industry.

How he reacted: “I thank everybody who voted for me, and I look forward to working for the town … and hoping to make things better for everybody.”

On the issues: McGoogan has said he wants to do what is morally right and represent the views and wishes of the majority of the people.

What’s next: He will finish out former Councilwoman Lynn Adams’ term, which will be from Nov. 9 to Dec. 31, 2017.