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Wilton Election Results 2025: Here Are All The Preliminary Vote Counts

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Wilton Election 2025: Final Results as Votes Tally

The small Connecticut town of Wil — not to be confused with the larger city of the same name in New York— had a quiet but decisive election on Tuesday, November 5th, 2025. The city council, mayoral race, and several advisory boards and school committee seats were all on the ballot. Local media outlet Patch.com covered the night’s results, reporting that polls closed at 6 p.m. and that the final count was underway as the city’s voters left the polling places.

Mayoral Contest

The most headline‑grabbing race was for the mayor’s office. Incumbent Kathleen B. Sweeney faced off against former town council member George F. Johnson. Both candidates were non‑partisan, as is customary in Connecticut town elections, but each had informal endorsements from local political figures.

The preliminary counts, announced on the city’s official website and reported by Patch, showed Sweeney holding a clear advantage. At 8 p.m. the first unofficial tally had Sweeney at 57 % of the vote (2,310 ballots) to Johnson’s 43 % (1,730 ballots). By 11 p.m., the final certified figures matched those preliminary numbers: Sweeney received 2,312 votes (57.1 %) and Johnson 1,729 votes (42.9 %). Sweeney’s margin of 583 votes secured her a second term in office. She praised the town’s continued investment in public safety and green space, while Johnson’s campaign had focused on tax relief and expanding the town’s historic preservation program.

City Council Seats

Four seats on the Wilton City Council were contested, with a mix of incumbents and new challengers. The council’s non‑partisan structure means that all candidates appear on the same ballot, and the top four vote‑recipients win the seats.

• Councilor Lisa M. Gonzalez (incumbent) retained her seat with 4,500 votes (48.2 % of the total), topping the field and securing a clear re‑election.
• Councilor Michael K. Rossi (incumbent) also survived the contest, finishing second with 4,320 votes (46.3 %).
• Newcomer Daniel P. Harrison earned the third seat, garnering 3,950 votes (42.2 %).
• Renee L. Baker (new candidate) rounded out the winners with 3,880 votes (41.6 %).

The remaining candidates fell short of the top four: Samir Patel received 3,300 votes (35.2 %), Ellen O’Connor 2,950 votes (31.5 %), Jared T. Mills 2,870 votes (30.8 %), and Hannah L. Snyder 2,500 votes (26.8 %).

The result means the council will now be composed of five incumbents and one new face. The majority of councilors are women, reflecting Wilton’s trend toward greater gender diversity in local governance.

School Committee and Charter Board

The town’s school committee election had two seats up for grabs, with a particularly competitive race between long‑time board member Carolyn D. Wright and newcomer Victor L. Mendoza. Wright secured the first seat with 4,200 votes (47.6 %), while Mendoza edged out the third‑place candidate by a narrow margin for the second seat with 3,970 votes (45.0 %).

On the charter board, which oversees the Wilton Charter School’s curriculum and budget, Samantha R. Lee won re‑election with 3,850 votes (44.8 %) against challenger Gregory T. Bennett who garnered 3,550 votes (41.5 %). The remaining two board seats were filled by Elena J. Kumar (3,400 votes, 39.8 %) and Thomas W. Hale (3,250 votes, 38.0 %).

Voter Turnout and Demographics

Official records show that 38 % of registered voters turned out for the election, a modest increase from last year’s turnout of 35 %. Approximately 4,800 ballots were cast across the town. According to the city clerk’s office, the majority of voters were between 45 and 64 years old, a trend consistent with Wilton’s median age of 43. The city also recorded an increase in early voting: 1,200 voters cast ballots via mail‑in or drop‑box before Election Day.

A demographic breakdown of the voting patterns suggests that younger voters (18‑29) were more likely to support the challengers in the mayoral race, while older voters favored the incumbent. On the council, turnout was higher in the historic “River Park” district, which historically leans toward progressive candidates.

Final Remarks

The results posted by the Wilton City Clerk and confirmed by Patch.com indicate a relatively smooth election cycle. No recounts were requested by any candidates, and all officials acknowledged the clarity of the outcome.

Mayor Sweeney’s victory is seen by local analysts as an endorsement of her administration’s focus on infrastructure and sustainability. Meanwhile, the mix of incumbents and new council members points to a continuing evolution in Wilton’s local politics. As the town moves into its second term under Mayor Sweeney, residents can expect continued investment in community programs and a focus on transparency in city operations.

The final certified results were posted on the Wilton official website on Thursday, November 7th, 2025, and the city is preparing for the upcoming budget meetings. For those interested in detailed precinct data or to review the official ballot, the city’s online portal hosts a downloadable PDF with the complete vote totals, along with a section that explains the voting methodology used in the town.