Eric Epstein

Eric Epstein is the First Selectman of Kent, Connecticut, having been elected to the position in November 2025 as a Democrat. He received 844 votes in the general election, defeating his opponents for the town's top elected office. Epstein was formally installed in his role at a ceremony on November 8, 2025, at which Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz presided and introduced him as the new First Selectman.

Prior to his election, Epstein campaigned under the platform of being a dedicated advocate for the residents of Kent, emphasizing a commitment to lasting progress for the community. He ran as the candidate of the Kent Democratic Town Committee. Alongside Epstein, Lynn Mellis Worthington (D) and Lynn Harrington (R) were elected to the Board of Selectmen. Specific details regarding Epstein's professional background and career history prior to his role as First Selectman were not available in the sources consulted.