Christine Vitale declares victory in race for Fairfield first selectperson
She and Fairfield Democrats describe Vitale's win as landslide victory
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Christine Vitale declared victory in the special election for Fairfield first selectperson.
Vitale ran against State Sen. Tony Hwang.
She declared victory just before 9 p.m.
She and Fairfield Democrats describe Vitale's win as landslide victory.
The race was triggered last summer when former Democratic First Selectperson Bill Gerber revealed he was suffering from a brain tumor. Gerber later died, and his running mate, Vitale, assumed the role.
Town Republicans called for a special election, citing the need for transparency.
Hwang gathered enough signatures to bring the election to the ballot.
