Dan Cunningham

Dan Cunningham is a Democratic politician serving as the First Selectman of East Lyme, Connecticut, the town's chief elected official. He first won the office in 2023, defeating Republican challenger Anne Santoro by 93 votes. In November 2025, Cunningham was re-elected to a second term, again defeating Santoro in a rematch, this time receiving 3,581 votes to her 2,698 votes. As First Selectman, Cunningham has made himself directly accessible to residents, inviting public comment and feedback through his official email at the East Lyme Town Hall.

Cunningham operates out of the First Selectman's Office at East Lyme Town Hall, where he oversees the day-to-day administration of the town. His re-election in 2025 was part of a broader Democratic sweep in East Lyme, with all Democratic candidates on the party's slate winning their respective races. Additional details regarding his professional background and specific policy priorities were not available from the sources provided.