Electors in the Town of Fairfield cast ballots for certain Town Officers, Board and Commission members and State and Federal officials.Local Elections
The following positions are filled during local elections (odd calendar years):
| Position | Term |
|---|---|
| Board of Assessment Appeals (5 members - staggered terms) | 4 years |
| Board of Education (9 members - staggered terms) | 4 years |
| Board of Finance (9 members - staggered terms) | 4 years |
| Constables (7) | 2 years |
| First Selectman | 4 years |
| Representative Town Meeting (RTM) (40) | 2 years |
| Selectmen (2) | 4 years |
| Town Clerk | 4 years |
| Town Plan & Zoning Commission (7 members; 3 alternates - staggered terms) | 2 & 4 years |
| Zoning Board of Appeals (5 members; 3 alternates - staggered terms) | 2 & 4 years |
Federal Elections
The following positions are filled during federal elections (even calendar years):
| Position | Term |
|---|---|
| Judge of Probate | 4 years |
| Registrars of Voters (2 - one for each major political party) | 4 years |
| State Representatives (3) | 2 years |
| State Senator (1) | 4 years |
| U.S. President and Vice President | 4 years |
| U.S. Representative (1) | 2 years |
| U.S. Senators (2) | 6 years |
Party Elections
Political parties elect 30 of the 45 Justices of the Peace (15 for each major political party) of the Town of Fairfield. Each justice is elected for four years.