Meet Our 2025 Democratic Candidates!

This evening, the West Hartford Democratic Town Committee members endorsed candidates for the Town Council and Board of Education for the 2025 municipal elections.

The Democratic Party slate for Town Council includes incumbents Shari Cantor, Tiffani McGinnis, Deb Polun, Barry Walters, Ben Wenograd, and newcomer Lisa Lazarus.

For the Board of Education, the Democratic Party slate includes incumbent Jason Gagnon and newcomers Jennifer Herz and Jonathan Weiner.

Candidate quality matters, and we are excited about our three newcomers: Lisa Lazarus for Town Council and Jennifer Herz and Jonathan Weiner for Board of Education. All of these candidates bring valuable experience and fresh perspectives. If elected, we know they will listen to the community and work hard to deliver results for West Hartford residents.

This year, West Hartford was recognized as the 19th best place to live in the United States and the number 1 best place to live in Connecticut. Fostering a great community doesn’t just happen. The leadership and vision of our Democratic led municipal government have made our town a great place to live, work, raise a family, and retire.

As we approach early voting and Election Day, our Democratic candidates and dedicated volunteers will campaign in every neighborhood to connect with voters and convey the importance of strong Democratic majorities on the Town Council and the Board of Education.

Given the chaos and cruelty coming from D.C., now more than ever, our community deserves a local government that reflects our shared values and priorities.