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2026 Waterbury Mayoral Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 21, 2026
Current holder:Neil M. O'Leary(Democratic)

The 2026 Waterbury Mayoral Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Waterbury, Connecticut. This city-level partisan election determines the chief executive responsible for overseeing municipal operations, public safety, budgeting, and local policy implementation in Connecticut’s fifth-largest city.

About This Race

The 2026 Waterbury Mayoral Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Waterbury, Connecticut. This city-level partisan election determines the chief executive responsible for overseeing municipal operations, public safety, budgeting, and local policy implementation in Connecticut’s fifth-largest city.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 21, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 23, 2026
Early Voting Ends
October 31, 2026

How to Vote

Voters in Waterbury must be registered by October 21, 2026, to participate in the election. Registered voters can vote in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, during the early voting period from October 23 to October 31, 2026, or by requesting an absentee ballot. Connecticut requires voters to show ID at the polls; acceptable forms include a driver’s license, state ID, or utility bill with name and address.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Neil M. O'Leary

Mayor of Waterbury

Biography

Neil M. O'Leary is the incumbent mayor of Waterbury, having served since 2011. A former Waterbury police officer and city alderman, he is running for re-election to continue his work on economic development, public safety infrastructure, and neighborhood revitalization initiatives.

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Republican

Jason S. Van Stone

Mayor of Waterbury

Biography

Jason S. Van Stone is a Waterbury native and small business owner who previously served on the Waterbury Board of Education. He is running to challenge the incumbent mayor, citing concerns over city spending, tax burden, and the need for greater transparency and accountability in municipal government.

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