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2026 Stamford Mayoral Election

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

The 2026 Stamford Mayoral Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Stamford, Connecticut. This municipal election will determine the city's chief executive for a four-year term, overseeing city operations, budget, and policy implementation.

About This Race

The 2026 Stamford Mayoral Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Stamford, Connecticut. This municipal election will determine the city's chief executive for a four-year term, overseeing city operations, budget, and policy implementation.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 21, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 20, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 3, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the 2026 Stamford mayoral election, Connecticut residents must be registered to vote by October 21, 2026. Voters can cast ballots in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, during the early voting period from October 20 to November 3, 2026, or by requesting an absentee ballot. Valid identification is required for first-time voters who registered by mail; acceptable forms include a driver's license, state ID, passport, or utility bill showing name and address.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Caroline Simmons

Mayor of Stamford

Biography

Caroline Simmons is the incumbent mayor of Stamford, first elected in 2021 after serving in the Connecticut House of Representatives. She is running for re-election to continue her focus on economic development, public safety, and housing affordability in the city.

Campaign Website
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Republican

John Zissimos

Mayor of Stamford

Biography

John Zissimos is a Stamford-based businessman and former city finance board member who is challenging Mayor Simmons. He is campaigning on a platform of fiscal responsibility, reducing city taxes, and improving municipal efficiency and transparency.

Campaign Website

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