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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Torrington Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 6 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

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All city voters choose the mayor and up to two at-large council members; the other two council seats are not on this ballot.

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What the next council decides

01Electric rates4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn October 2026 the council approved an interim power cost adjustment to cover a jump in transmission costs; the state Public Service Commission must also approve it.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide how to set electric rates and how fast to rebuild the electric reserve fund.

02City budget4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the FY27 budget in June 2026, drawing on cash carryover to balance it.

What's on the tableThe next council will write the FY28 budget as sales tax and property tax revenue come under pressure.

03Water, sewer and solid waste3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city is upgrading sewer lines and planning a new landfill baler, paid for largely with grants, loans and user fees.

What's on the tableThe next council will set utility rates and decide how to pay for upgrades.

04Equipment and spending2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council continues to approve budgeted vehicle and equipment purchases.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide which vehicle, equipment and project purchases to approve.

05Jobs and business2 sourced facts

Where it standsCandidates have described different approaches to attracting employers.

What's on the tableThe next council will rule on rezonings and decide how much the city does to attract business.

06In-home daycare2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn May 2026 the council approved a conditional use permit for an in-home daycare after neighbors objected.

What's on the tableThe next council will rule on future conditional use permits in residential neighborhoods.

07The mayor's job2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council designated Herb Doby as a part-time mayor for 2026.

What's on the tableVoters choose the mayor for a four-year term.

3 notes on these statements

Herb Doby and Bob Peterson are the candidates for mayor; Wayne Deahl, David Marquiss, Jason Senteney and Shane Viktorin are running for two at-large council seats. Goshen County · Nov 3, 2026

In the August 18 primary, by unofficial results, Shane Viktorin received 887 votes, Wayne Deahl 835, Jason Senteney 344 and David Marquiss 206; all four advanced. Torrington Telegram, August 21, 2026 · Aug 21, 2026

In the August 18 primary, by unofficial results, Herb Doby received 942 votes and Bob Peterson 252; James Allen did not advance. Torrington Telegram, August 21, 2026 · Aug 21, 2026

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  1. 1. How should Torrington cover the jump in electric transmission costs?

  2. 2. How should the city pay for water, sewer and other utility upgrades?

  3. 3. Should the city keep making budgeted equipment purchases while revenue falls?

  4. 4. What role should the city play in bringing jobs to Torrington?

  5. 5. Should the city allow small in-home daycares in residential neighborhoods?

  6. 6. Should Torrington's mayor be a full-time job?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted6 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Dennis Kelly, Richard Warren3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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