A Danbury Democratic elected official has switched his party affiliation, and will be running on the Republican line in November.  Councilman John Esposito III is running on the GOP ticket for the 4th ward, a position he currently holds, but did not seek reelection for with the Democrats as he sought that party's nomination for Mayor. 

The Democratic Town Committee endorsed fellow Councilman Roberto Alves for Mayor and Esposito did not garner enough signatures to force a primary. 

Esposito said in a statement that he didn’t leave the local Democrat party, the local Democrat Party left him and his family, as it has for many others. 

Dean Esposito, is the Danbury Republican's nominee for Mayor.  He is currently Chief of Staff to the Mayor.