Candidates in two municipalities have turned in petitions to try to get their names on the November ballots.  Danbury Democrat Paul McAllister has collected enough signatures to challenge Republican incumbent Mark Boughton.  

The former City Councilman and retired Ridgefield police Lieutenant needed 539 signatures to enter the mayoral race. He collected 552. 

In Bethel there will be a primary. 

Former First Selectman Bob Burke collected enough signatures to challenge Republican endorsed candidate William Duff for the town's top spot.  The primary will be be held September 10th.  Al Vargas also petitioned his way on to the ballot. 

They are looking to unseat Democratic incumbent Matt Knickerbocker.