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  Boughton, Mark D.
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NameMark D. Boughton
Address1 Kennedy Flats
Danbury, Connecticut , United States
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Born February 20, 1964
Died Still Living (60 years)
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Jul 25, 2018 09:36pm
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InfoBorn February 20, 1964 in Danbury, Mark D. Boughton graduated from Danbury High School in 1982 and went on to attend Central Connecticut State University where he received a Bachelor of Science and Education Degree in American History. He went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology from Western Connecticut State University where he now serves on the Alumni Board of Directors.

Mark served in the United States Army Reserve from 1983 to 1989 where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. He returned to Danbury High School in 1987 to teach Social Studies, and served as a Member of the Danbury Planning Commission from 1995 to 1998.

Acting on a life-long passion for politics, Mark was elected State Representative for the 138th District of Connecticut in 1998, and was re-elected in 2000. He achieved a perfect voting record in the General Assembly, and served as a member of the Education Committee and ranking member of the Environment Committee. Mark was elected Mayor for the City of Danbury, Connecticut in November 2001, and re-elected in 2003 and 2005.

Since taking office, Mayor Mark Boughton has worked tirelessly to make his philosophy of “People Over Politics” into a legislative reality. Working in a bi-partisan fashion to get results, Mayor Boughton has been committed to the revitalization of downtown Danbury, the responsible growth and planned development of the Greater Danbury Area, the reorganization and modernization of City Government, and the expansion and revitalization of the Danbury School system. He is serving his third term and continuing to lead Danbury into a 21st Century of economic stability, municipal modernization, the revitalization and progress of the Danbury School System and the Parks and Recreational facilities, and special attention to the future security of our City.

Mayor Mark D. Boughton lives in Danbury with his wife of ten years, Phyllis.


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  11/05/2019 Danbury, CT Mayor Won 54.18% (+8.35%)
  08/14/2018 CT Governor - R Primary Lost 21.33% (-8.10%)
  05/12/2018 CT Governor - R Convention Won 50.14% (+9.27%)
  11/07/2017 Danbury, CT Mayor Won 63.48% (+26.97%)
  11/03/2015 Danbury, CT Mayor Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  05/17/2014 CT Governor - R Convention Lost 22.22% (-35.04%)
  11/05/2013 Danbury, CT Mayor Won 70.36% (+40.71%)
  11/08/2011 Danbury, CT Mayor Won 71.19% (+42.39%)
  11/02/2010 CT Lt. Governor Lost 48.95% (-0.56%)
  08/10/2010 CT Lt Governor - R Primary Won 52.54% (+5.08%)
  05/22/2010 CT Lt. Governor - R Convention Won 66.38% (+41.45%)
  11/03/2009 Danbury, CT Mayor Won 65.83% (+31.66%)
  11/06/2007 Danbury, CT Mayor Won 65.27% (+31.93%)
  11/08/2005 Danbury, CT Mayor Won 58.03% (+16.05%)
  11/04/2003 Danbury, CT Mayor Won 60.60% (+21.98%)
  11/06/2001 Danbury, CT Mayor Won 49.75% (+0.95%)
  11/07/2000 CT State House 138 Won 66.17% (+32.33%)
  11/03/1998 CT State House 138 Won 54.10% (+8.19%)
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CT Governor - Nov 08, 2022 D Ned Lamont
CT US President - R Primary - Apr 26, 2016 R John Kasich
CT US President - R Primary - Apr 24, 2012 R Mitt Romney
CT US Senate - R Primary - Aug 10, 2010 R Linda McMahon
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