In addition to the race in New Haven, there are many other cities across Connecticut with the office of mayor up for grabs.
In New Britain, Democratic Mayor Tim O’Brien is trying to hold off Republican challenger Erin Stewart.
O’Brien had defended his record, saying: “My administration is open and has taken steps to make information more accessible online and at city hall. I talk to residents every single day, and not just during scheduled office hours. As for what I’ve done to improve the transparency of our city government as a whole, I signed our city’s first ordinance that allows for public participation on special session dates.”
In Bristol, candidates Ken Cockayne and Chris Wilson differ on issues, but the overriding distinction is their belief about what the city needs most urgently.
Mayor Art Ward is not running for re-election.
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Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.