Dan Lent

Dan Lent is the First Selectman of Easton, Connecticut, a position he secured following a recount in the 2025 municipal election. A lifelong resident of Easton, Lent ran as the Republican candidate for First Selectman and was joined on the Republican ticket by incumbent Selectman Kristi Sogofsky. He is described as a local environmentalist with deep ties to the community.

Lent's decision to seek office was motivated in part by concerns over state legislative efforts to limit municipal autonomy, particularly in land use policy. The proposed HB 5002, which would have transferred land use authority away from towns like Easton, served as a catalyst for his candidacy. He has emphasized the importance of preserving Easton's and Connecticut's 169 towns' rights to self-governance, especially regarding local land use decisions.

As First Selectman, Lent has acknowledged that the power of the office is limited in scope. His stated priorities include protecting the qualities that define Easton as a community. His campaign platform focused on local control and environmental stewardship, reflecting his background as a local environmentalist.