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Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons speaks at a press conference in Stamford on July 16, 2025 where Attorney General William Tong, right, announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration's hold on federal FEMA funding that will impact a number of Connecticut projects. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT Mirror

Stamford voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, to choose the city’s next mayor, along with members of the Board of Representatives, Board of Finance, Board of Education, and the offices of town clerk and constable.

The race for mayor features Democrat Caroline Simmons, who is seeking a second term in office, and Republican Nicola “Nic” Tarzia, a former Board of Education member. Down-ballot, voters will decide who governs Stamford’s city budget, tax rate, school district policy and more.

Who is running in Stamford?

This year’s Stamford municipal ballot features candidates from the Democratic, Republican, Independent and Green parties.

Mayor (vote for 1)

Democrat Caroline Simmons is Stamford’s current mayor and was previously a state representative for the 144th District.

Republican Nicola “Nic” Tarzia is a former member of the Board of Education and owns a construction company.

There are also three write-in candidates for mayoral office: David Cherniack, Fritz G. Chery and Michael Loughran.

Board of Finance (vote for up to 3)

This office oversees the Stamford city budget and financial matters.

Candidates: Democrats Kimberly Gustin, Richard Freedman and Chris Malloy; Republicans Jennifer Munger, Tom Dougherty and Kate Lombardo.

Board of Education (vote for up to 3)

This board governs the public school system in Stamford.

Candidates: Democrats Jennifer Werely, Adam Vandervoort and Michael Hyman; Republican Kristopher O’Brien and Dennis LoDolce; Independents Jennifer Werely, Kristopher O’Brien and Dennis LoDolce.

Town Clerk (vote for 1)

This officer manages official town records and oversees local elections.

Candidates: Democrat David Hoak; Republican Gerald Bosak; Independent Lyda Ruijter.

Constable (vote for up to 4)

This officer serves court papers, executes warrants and assists with public safety.

Candidates: Democrats Angie Murphy, Robert Miller, Tiffany Pippins and Jon Gallup; Republicans Jonathan V. Portanova, Alan F. Shaw, Joseph S. Tarzia and Eva Maldonado; Green Party candidate Cora Santaguida.

Board of Representatives (vote for up to 2 per district)

Each district in Stamford has two seats up for election. Residents can find which district they live in on this map, and see the candidates running there at the Stamford Registrar of Voters site.

Where and when can I vote?

Early voting in Stamford began Oct. 20 and runs through Sunday, Nov. 2. The early voting location is the Stamford Government Center at 888 Washington Boulevard, 4th floor.

Early voting hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

The General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Residents will be allowed to vote as long as they are in line by 8 p.m.

Residents can find their polling place using the Secretary of the State’s voter lookup tool.

What if I’m not registered to vote?

To check your registration status, use the voter lookup tool.

The deadline to register to vote in Stamford was Friday, Oct. 17, but Connecticut offers same-day voter registration both during early voting and on Election Day.

During early voting, residents can register at their polling place. On Election Day, residents must register to cast a ballot by 8 p.m. at the Stamford Government Center at 888 Washington Boulevard, 4th floor.

The Stamford Registrar of Voters will also hold a voter registration session on Monday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Government Center.

Can I vote absentee?

In Connecticut, absentee voting is available for specific reasons, including:

  • Active military service
  • Being out of town on Election Day
  • Illness or disability
  • Religious beliefs preventing in-person voting
  • Serving as an election official at another location

Residents can request an absentee ballot application from the Stamford Town Clerk’s office or by calling 203-977-5280. 

Absentee ballots can be returned at a ballot box listed here or by mail to the Town Clerk. There is no option to submit ballots electronically. Ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

To check the status of an absentee ballot or to find the nearest drop box, visit here.

Josie Reich is a reporting intern for The Connecticut Mirror. Originally from Washington, DC, she is a senior at Yale majoring in American Studies. Josie reported for The Wall Street Journal's technology and media team, writing features on Silicon Valley power players, President Trump's tax megabill, and devastating flooding in Texas. She also wrote for Washingtonian Magazine, covering DC businesses, Olympians, politicians, chefs and events and worked for Politico's business team, conducting data analysis and product development. Josie has written about Connecticut for the Yale Daily News and The New Journal and is a Yale Journalism Initiative coordinating fellow.