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2028 Waterbury Mayoral Election

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 25, 2028

The 2028 Waterbury Mayoral Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the mayor of Waterbury, Connecticut. This municipal election determines the city's chief executive officer responsible for overseeing city departments, budget implementation, and local policy initiatives.

About This Race

The 2028 Waterbury Mayoral Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the mayor of Waterbury, Connecticut. This municipal election determines the city's chief executive officer responsible for overseeing city departments, budget implementation, and local policy initiatives.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 25, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 28, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 5, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in the 2028 Waterbury Mayoral Election, residents must first register to vote by the October 25, 2028 deadline through online, mail, or in-person methods. Voters can cast ballots in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, during the early voting period from October 28 to November 5, 2028, or by requesting an absentee ballot. Connecticut requires voters to show identification at the polls, such as a driver's license, state ID, or other approved forms.

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Democratic

Jarjura

Mayor of Waterbury

Biography

Incumbent Mayor Neil M. O'Leary is not seeking re-election in 2028, opening the race for Democratic candidates. One prominent Democratic contender is a former city official and community advocate focusing on education reform, neighborhood investment, and municipal transparency, though the Democratic nomination remains contested as of early 2026.

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Republican

Paul Pernerewski Jr.

Mayor of Waterbury

Biography

Paul Pernerewski Jr. is a former Waterbury alderman and Republican nominee who previously ran for mayor in 2023. He is running on a platform focused on public safety, economic development, and reducing city taxes, advocating for increased police resources and business incentives to revitalize downtown Waterbury.

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