Torrington Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Bob
Peterson
Bob Peterson is running for mayor of Torrington in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Herb Doby.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Herb DobyIncumbent
- 02Bob PetersonYou’re reading
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- Torrington resident challenging incumbent Mayor Herb Doby in the November election.
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- Nonpartisan race. City of Torrington
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, Herb Doby received 942 votes and Bob Peterson 252; James Allen did not advance. Torrington Telegram, August 21, 2026 · Aug 21, 2026
On the record: Bob Peterson
2 sourced01Mayor's job1 sourced position
as reported by the Torrington Telegram
At a Goshen County Republican Party town hall, argued the city needs a full-time mayor, not a part-time one.
I’m not going to be busy in court”
Forum answerTorrington Telegram, August 12, 2026 · Aug 12, 2026Link
02Electric rates1 sourced position
Spoke against the interim electric rate increase at the October 2026 hearing, saying the city's electric reserve fund should be used now.
Now we need it”
Own statementTorrington Telegram, October 9, 2026 · Oct 9, 2026Link
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