Erin Stewart
Erin Elizabeth Stewart (born May 4, 1987) is an American politician and the 40th Mayor of New Britain, Connecticut. Stewart is the daughter of the former Mayor of New Britain Tim Stewart, who served from 2003 to 2011. She was elected to her first term on November 5, 2013, at the age of 26, to become the youngest mayor in New Britain's history and the city's second female mayor. Stewart was re-elected to a second term on November 3, 2015, and a third term on November 7, 2017.
Erin Stewart | |
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| 40th Mayor of New Britain | |
| Assumed office November 12, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Tim O'Brien |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Erin Elizabeth Stewart May 4, 1987 New Britain, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Central Connecticut State University (BA) |
| Website | Government website |
Stewart has been considered a rising star in the Connecticut Republican Party. In March 2018, after much speculation, she entered the race for Governor of Connecticut. However, her late entry caused problems with fundraising and accumulating delegate support, so she switched her campaign to one for lieutenant governor. She then lost the Republican primary for that race on August 14, coming in second against State Senator Joe Markley.