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2026 Bridgeport Mayoral Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 21, 2026
Current holder:Joe Ganim(Democratic)

The 2026 Bridgeport Mayoral Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut, the state's largest city. The election is nonpartisan in practice though candidates may affiliate with parties, and the winner will serve a four-year term overseeing city operations, budget, public safety, and economic development.

About This Race

The 2026 Bridgeport Mayoral Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut, the state's largest city. The election is nonpartisan in practice though candidates may affiliate with parties, and the winner will serve a four-year term overseeing city operations, budget, public safety, and economic development.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 21, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 18, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Bridgeport, Connecticut, residents must register by October 21, 2026, online, by mail, or in person at their town clerk's office or DMV. On Election Day, polling places are open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM; early voting runs from October 18 to November 2, and voters must show ID if registering on Election Day or if it's their first time voting in a federal district.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Joe Ganim

Mayor of Bridgeport

Biography

Joe Ganim is the incumbent mayor of Bridgeport, having served multiple non-consecutive terms since 1991, with a previous tenure ended by a federal corruption conviction before returning to office in 2015. He is running for re-election to continue his focus on urban redevelopment, public safety initiatives, and fiscal stabilization of the city.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Mary Foster

Mayor of Bridgeport

Biography

Mary Foster is a former Bridgeport city councilwoman and small business owner running on a platform of reducing crime, improving education outcomes, and increasing government transparency and accountability. She emphasizes her outsider status and commitment to challenging the political establishment in Bridgeport.

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