NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart announced Tuesday morning that she will not be seeking a seventh term in office.
Stewart, a Republican, posted a seven-minute-long video on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, recounting her time as mayor and her announcement that she will not seek re-election.
The next election for the New Britain mayorship is in November 2025.
"After 12 years, it's time for new leaders to step forward to write the next volume for New Britain, and it's time for me to move on to the next chapter of my life," Stewart said in the video. "I will not be seeking reelection to a seventh term as mayor of New Britain. The next election is in November of 2025. It will be the first time in 15 years that you won't see my name on a municipal ballot."
Stewart is the 40th mayor of the city. She was first elected at the age of 26 in 2013 and was the youngest mayor in New Britain's history. She was also the only woman to be elected as the city's mayor for more than one term.
Stewart's father, Tim Stewart, had also served as mayor of New Britain from 2003 to 2011.
Stewart is expected to make a formal announcement Tuesday morning in New Britain.
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