David Martin (mayor)

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In November 2017, Martin was re-elected as mayor with 58.61% of the vote, defeating Republican candidate Barry Michelson, and petitioning candidate John Zito, who earned 34.66% and 6.73% of the vote, respectively. [39] [40]

Unlike the 2013 election, when Martin raised around $400,000, Martin only raised about $117,000 this election. [41] Martin's main opponent, Michelson, raised about $43,000, and campaigned against what he perceived to be the rampant development of the city. [41]

2021 Stamford mayoral election

In February 2021, Martin announced his intention to run for re-election. [42] Martin was challenged by State Representative Caroline Simmons. [43] On July 25, Stamford's Democratic Party narrowly endorsed Simmons over Martin by a vote of 21 to 19. [44] Martin collected the required signatures to challenge Simmons' endorsement in a primary, [45] but after being heavily outspent by Simmons, Martin lost by almost a two-to-one margin. [46] [47] Following the primary result, Martin endorsed Simmons. [47]

Philanthropy

In 2008, David Martin and his wife, Judy, founded the nonprofit charity The Starfish Connection, which seeks to provide educational support for students from low-income families and help them enroll in higher education. [48]

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31st Mayor of Stamford
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December 1, 2013 –December 1, 2021
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