Politics & Government
Fairfield RTC Endorses Hwang For First Selectman
Local Republicans have launched a petition drive for a special election against Democratic incumbent First Selectwoman Christine Vitale.
News release from the Fairfield Republican Town Committee:
FAIRFIELD, CT — The Fairfield Republican Town Committee (RTC) proudly announces its unanimous endorsement of State Senator Tony Hwang as the Republican candidate for First Selectman. The endorsement came following the RTC’s regular monthly meeting and caucus on Tuesday evening.
While a special election has not yet been officially called, the RTC has already far exceeded its goal for petition signatures in just one week and has submitted those signatures for certification. With confidence that the 5% threshold required by law will soon be met, the RTC acted now to formally nominate Senator Hwang to ensure a clear, united Republican candidate is ready to lead Fairfield forward.
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Laura Devlin, RTC Chair and former State Representative, praised Hwang’s leadership and vision: “Tony has a proven record of listening, leading with integrity, and putting Fairfield families first. His dedication to public service and his deep roots in our community make him the right choice to guide Fairfield forward. The RTC is united in our support and excited for the positive path ahead.”
Senator Hwang expressed gratitude for the endorsement and the strong civic participation from Fairfield residents: “I am humbled and grateful for the RTC’s unanimous support, and for the incredible engagement we’ve seen from the people of
Fairfield during this petition effort. Your voices matter, and together we are ensuring that residents have a say in who leads our town. As we look ahead, I am committed to working productively and collegially with Selectwoman Kupchick and the entire Board of Selectmen to shape a strong future for our town.”
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Devlin added, “This momentum shows how deeply Fairfield residents care about their community and their right to vote in this important decision. We are energized by this response and look forward to continuing the conversation with our neighbors about Fairfield’s future.”
For more information, please visit www.fairfieldrtc.com
