Westport, Connecticut

Westport is a town located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 25,749.

Politics

The town government consists of the three member Board of Selectmen, a Representative Town Meeting (RTM), a Board of Finance, a Board of Education, a Planning and Zoning Commission, and many other commissions, boards, and committees.

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In a hotly contested race, Westport’s First Selectwoman, Diane Farrell, ran for Congress against long time incumbent Christopher Shays in the Connecticut 4th Congressional District in 2004 and lost. She is expected to run again in 2006.

Related Topics:
Diane Farrell - Congress - Christopher Shays

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While the town has more registered Republicans than Democrats, it is widely known as a liberal town. John Kerry won Westport in the 2004 election. Despite this there still was significant support for George W. Bush in Westport around the time of the 2004 election.

Related Topics:
Republicans - Democrats - John Kerry - 2004 election

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