Shelton-Derby 2026 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places, Early Voting Details

Here's everything you need to know concerning the 2026 state and federal elections in Shelton and Derby.

CT Patch Candidate Profile: Kara Rochelle For State Representative

Kara Rochelle shares with Patch why she should be elected to serve the 104th State House District.

CT Patch Candidate Profile: Mary Welander For State Representative

Mary Welander shares with Patch why she should be elected to serve the 114th State House District.

CT Patch Candidate Profile: Joe Lauretti For State Representative

Joe Lauretti shares with Patch why he should be elected to serve the 113th State House District.

CT Patch Candidate Profile: Carolann Reid For State Senate

Carolann Reid shares with Patch why she should be elected to serve the 21st Senate District.

CT Patch Candidate Profile: Bryan Lizotte For State Representative

Bryan Lizotte shares with Patch why he should be elected to serve the 113th State House District.

CT Patch Candidate Profile: Mandy Kilmartin For State Representative

Mandy Kilmartin shares with Patch why she should be elected to serve the 122nd State House District.

CT Patch Candidate Profile: Ben McGorty For State Representative

Ben McGorty shares with Patch why he should be elected to serve the 122nd State House District.

CT Patch Candidate Profile: Josh Beaupre For State Representative

Josh Beaupre shares with Patch why he should be elected to serve the 105th State House District.

CT Patch Candidate Profile: Nicole Klarides-Ditria For State Representative

Nicole Klarides-Ditria shares with Patch why she should be elected to serve the 105th State House District.

Derby City Hall Closed Monday Due To Sewer Leakage: City

A city official said Derby City Hall is closed Monday afternoon "due to sewer leakage."

Shelton Board Of Aldermen To Consider Purchases, Payments During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda

The Shelton Board of Aldermen is scheduled to meet on Sept. 10, 2026. Here's what's on the agenda.

Shelton Police Promote 3 Officers To Detective

Police said all three "have shown dedication and a strong commitment to serving the Shelton community."

Derby Police Announce New School Resource Officer

She has been with the department for 18 years, according to police.

Derby Swears In New Police Chief: PD

City officials, officers and community members recently gathered for the swearing-in and promotion ceremony of Derby's new police chief.

How Shelton-Derby Voted In Tuesday's CT Primary Elections

Shelton-Derby voters weighed in on the Democratic race for governor and a Republican congressional primary Tuesday.

CT Primary 2026: What Shelton-Derby Voters Need To Know

Shelton-Derby voters will head to the polls Tuesday for Connecticut’s 2026 primary.

Cease-And-Desist Order Issued Against Farm In Seymour

The farm's owner said the order bars activities that are essential to keep the business running.

Shelton Firefighter Named 2026 Firefighter Of The Year

A Shelton firefighter was recently named the American Legion Department of Connecticut Firefighter of the Year for 2026.

New Officer Sworn In To Derby Police Department

The Derby Police Department's newest recruit was officially sworn in during a recent police commissioners meeting.

Shelton Among Recipients Of State Grants To Support Redevelopment Of Blighted Properties In CT

Gov. Lamont has released $15.2 million in state funding to support assessment and remediation activities at blighted properties across CT.

Shelton, Derby Awarded State Grants For Transportation, Safety Projects

The state is awarding $10.8 million in grants to 17 towns and cities in Connecticut.

Derby Public Schools Names 2027 District Teacher Of The Year

Derby Public Schools announced a Derby High School educator has been named the 2027 District Teacher of the Year.

Shelton Receives State Grant Through DEEP's 'Brownfields Into Greenfields' Program

DEEP has announced $680,200 in state grants to support the assessment and remediation of contaminated properties in four CT municipalities.

Frontman Of Popular CT Cover Band Battling Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis

Fans are rallying to support a Shelton resident and longtime musician through a stage 4 cancer diagnosis.

Former City Officials Under Investigation In Ansonia: Reports

A city board has approved hiring a law firm to investigate possible financial irregularities, according to reports.

Town-By-Town Increase In State Funding Included In FY 2027 State Budget: How Much Will Shelton-Derby Receive?

Governor Ned Lamont has released a town-by-town breakdown of increases in state funding included in the fiscal year 2027 state budget.

Shelton Democratic Town Committee Elects New Chairperson

The Shelton DTC recently elected its new chairperson, marking the first time in its history that a woman will lead the committee.

State Funding Announced For Fountain Lake Industrial Park In Derby

State and city officials announced a $250,000 CIF state grant to help plan for the development of the 30-acre Fountain Lake Industrial Park.

Updated Hours Announced For Derby City Hall, Senior Center Due To Weather

The city has announced updated hours for Derby City Hall and other facilities for March 3, 2026, "due to the expected weather."

Snow Emergency Declared In Derby: City

A snow emergency has been declared in Derby, which includes some parking restrictions, according to the city.

Shelton Police Welcome New Officer: PD

Shelton police recently welcomed a new officer with "16 years of dedicated law enforcement service" to the department.

Officers Announced For Shelton Fire Department's 4 Companies

The Shelton Fire Department has announced its four companies' newly elected officers for 2026.

Shelton Receives $4 Million State Grant For Redevelopment Of Blighted Property

The grant is from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development's Brownfield Remediation and Development Program.

Date Set For Derby's 2025 Inauguration Ceremony

Derby residents are invited to the second inauguration of Mayor Joseph DiMartino and other city officials following this month's election.

Recounts Scheduled For Shelton Board Of Alderman, Derby Tax Board Races: City

Officials announced a recanvass of votes for the Shelton Board of Alderman and the Derby Board of Apportionment and Taxation are scheduled.

Shelton-Derby Election Results 2025: Vote Totals For Every Race

Here are the vote totals for every candidate that ran in the Shelton and Derby municipal election on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Shelton-Derby Election Results 2025: Projected Winners Revealed In Shelton, Derby Mayoral Races

Shelton and Derby residents cast their ballots for several key local races on Election Day. Here are the latest results.

Shelton-Derby Election 2025 Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

Here's what you need to know regarding the Shelton-Derby municipal election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours and more.

Patch Candidate Profile: Colleen Germain-Ezzo For Derby Board Of Apportionment And Taxation

Colleen Germain-Ezzo shares with Patch why she should be reelected as a Board of Apportionment and Taxation member in Derby.