FAIRFIELD – As the first selectperson special election race enters its final days, the Democratic incumbent Christine Vitale has outraised the Republican challenger state Sen. Tony Hwang by 48%, or $37,607, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Town Clerk.
From Sept. 4, 2025-Dec. 31, 2025, the Vitale campaign raised a total of $117,435, including $8,000 from several local and state political action committees (PAC). A large majority of the funds ($91,435) was raised from Oct. 1-Dec. 31.
The first selectperson, who has served in the position the past six months following the passing of First Selectman Bill Gerber, spent $55,977.97 in advertising, social media, campaign headquarters and other campaign-related costs.
As for Sen. Hwang, his campaign raised a total of $79,808 in the same time period. He spent $41,896 in advertising, social media, campaign headquarters and other campaign-related costs.
Vitale received $1,000 donations from 26 donors and five PACs. Of the donations, 11 were from retired residents and four attorneys. Her top donors included:
- William and Kathleen Hoff
- Philip Dwyer
- Laura and Jamie Karson
- Sara Jaeger
- William Schales
- Dru Georgiadis
- Jennifer Hauhuth
- Sofia Pendley
- Gabrielle Guise
- Cynthia McDonald
- Rep. Jennifer Leeper
- Nicholas Leeper
- David Pataky
- Sherri Steeneck
- Bruce and Joyce Bymes
- Philip and Geraldine Pires
- Andrew Beal
- John Stafstrom
- Bernard McDonald
- Edward and Debra Mahony
The PACs that donated included Matt Blumenthal PAC ($1,000), Power of Women PAC ($1,500), Sound CT PAC ($1,000), Ten Town PAC ($1,500) and Jason Rojas PAC ($1,000).
Hwang received $1,000 donations from 28 donors, including five real estate agents, nine retired residents and a handful of local company executives. His top donors included:
- Robert Russo
- Kathleen Koulgianis
- Steven Chille
- Michael Schinella
- Paul Lenoci
- Donald Sherman
- Charles Marsillo
- Gary Pilc
- D. Scott Dolfi
- John Myers
- Christine Chao
- Thomas Schinella
- Chris Vatis
- Paul Zwynenburg
- Alex Plitsas
- Lorraine Hirsch
- Arnold Wolgast
- Peter Harding
- Loretta Frattarolli
- Paul Hilario
- Eric Xie
- Maryfrances Metrick
- Lizbeth and William Hollis
- James Caissy
- Andrew Hollis
- Mariellen O’Hara
The election is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Early voting will be available from Thursday, Jan. 29Â to Sunday, Feb. 1Â at Fairfield University Bookstore, Second Floor
1499 Post Road.
