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State Representatives Joe Gresko and Kaitlyn Shake met with Stratford residents ahead of the 2026 legislative session to hear their questions, concerns, and priorities.
Dr. David Chess was sworn in as Mayor of Stratford on December 8, beginning a new administration focused on service, collaboration, and a stronger future for our town.
Stratford voters elected Dr. David Chess as mayor and delivered Democratic victories across the ballot, opening a new chapter in our town’s government.
Leadership is about accountability, not avoidance. Residents deserve to know how someone was able to live inside Town Hall for months — and what’s being done to ensure it never happens again. Silence is not leadership
No accountability. No oversight. No answers. Stratford deserves better, and voters are paying attention.
When an arrest happens connected to Town Hall, residents deserve straightforward information – not silence until someone forces the question. Trust in government is not optional.
Volunteers Win Elections: Democratic Town Committee chair promotes civic participation and using your voice and story to improve voter turnout and defend democracy
Past election article
Stratford's registrar on the February 25, 2025 special election for the vacant state Senate seat, the candidates, and checking whether you were eligible to vote.
Past election article
Stratford's registrar on how the 2024 presidential result compared with statewide totals, shifts in party enrollment, and what 75% turnout means for later elections.
Past election article
Stratford's registrar on early voting turnout in the 2024 election, whether it raised overall participation, and how the Baldwin Center handled the crowds.
I have been soul searching these past days, knowing that as the chair of the local Democratic Town Committee I have the honor to share my thoughts about the 2024 election.The easiest place to start is with my profound gratitude for Stratford.State Representative Joe Gresko won re-election again with a resounding 67% of the vote in the 121st District. 7th District Town Councilor Kaitlyn Shake continued to torment the Republicans, pulling off another monumental upset with a 54%—over one thousand v
Past election article
Stratford's registrar on how early voting ran at the Baldwin Center in October 2024, how it compared with Election Day, and how those ballots were counted.
