There is an open race in Warren for the position of First Selectman.  Incumbent Jack Travers has announced that he would not seek another term in November. 

Republican Town Committee chairman Craig Nelson will be running for the position.  Democrat Stephen Warshaw will also seek the town's top spot. 

Nelson is on the Inland Wetlands Commission , the tax appeals commission and works for the zoning enforcement office.  Warshaw is a former congressional aide who worked for a few U.S. Senators who is a volunteer fireman and an EMT. 

Both have a business background.