On Thursday, Greenwich Republican Town Committee (RTC) Chairman Michael Hahn issued a statement in defense of Greenwich and Fairfield County Republicans in response to what he described as repeated attacks from gubernatorial candidate Erin Stewart, former Mayor of New Britain.
Another week, another two candidates from Greenwich?! It’s a 4 on 1 showdown!
One thing is for sure, we must have the Greenwich uniparty worried. Join with me and the countless hard working people across Connecticut to demand something different! #TeamStewart26
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— Erin Stewart (@erinstewartct) January 18, 2026
“The Greenwich Republican Party proudly represents the largest municipality in Connecticut governed by Republicans.
“That success is not an accident, but the result of tireless hard work by local grassroots Republicans and high-quality candidates. That hard work extends past the borders of our community, as Greenwich Republicans have always and will continue to dedicate themselves to advancing the entire Republican ticket across Connecticut.
“In order to defeat Ned Lamont and return our state to prosperity, we need to nominate a candidate for Governor capable of unifying our Party across the state. It is indefensible that candidate Stewart would seek to denigrate the hard working, dedicated Republicans from our town and region simply because of where they live. Stewart’s effort disenfranchising Republicans from the state’s largest county is a sure pathway to losing a general election, and she would be better served explaining her confusing evolution on a host of issues including her support for President Trump and her record on taxes and immigration.
“On two separate occasions Stewart has been invited to address our committee, and on two separate occasions she has declined – sighting an unwillingness to engage in our standard question and answer process.”
Background:
• Greenwich Republicans have held local government for most of the last century, resulting in the lowest mill rate in the state. (12.041 mills; for comparison the average mill rate in CT is 31.5 mills; in Stewart’s New Britain, 38.59 mills)
• In her first unsuccessful run for Governor Stewart selected Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei as her running mate.
• The Greenwich RTC has always worked to support the party’s gubernatorial candidates, including three of the last four who were from Madison, Brookfield, and Waterbury.