Brian Welke Mount Dora attorney Brian Welke defeated criminal defense attorney Cary Rada Tuesday in the race for Lake County judge. Welke collected 69,119 votes to Rada’s 65,825 votes. Welke will succeed longtime Lake County Judge Donna Miller. Related Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings in The Villages, FL by subscribing to our Premium Newsletter. Get access to local news, events, and stories that matter to you. Don't miss out on important updates and become a part of our community today!