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Christine Vitale won Fairfield’s special election for First Selectperson with 56% of the vote, succeeding interim leader after Bill Gerber’s death.
Christine Vitale won the special election for First Selectperson in Fairfield, Connecticut, defeating Republican Tony Hwang with 56% of the vote, according to unofficial results.
The race, triggered by the death of First Selectman Bill Gerber in July 2025, saw high turnout with over 40% of registered voters participating.
Vitale, who had served as interim leader since August 2025, won in nine of ten districts.
The result reflects broader Democratic gains in the town, where Democrats now outnumber Republicans by more than 4,000 voters.
Hwang, a state senator since 2009, lost his hometown but retained his legislative seat.
Christine Vitale ganó la elección especial de Fairfield como Primera Selecta con el 56% de los votos, sucediendo al líder interino después de la muerte de Bill Gerber.