Ben Florsheim resigns as mayor of Middletown.

Short of halfway through his second four-year term, Middletown wunderkind Democrat Ben Florsheim resigned as mayor on Tuesday.

The 2014 Wesleyan graduate won a thumping re-election in 2023. He has had numerous extended tussles with the Common Council, which is dominated by Democrats.

Florsheim, Daily Ructions has learned, will leave office next month to pursue teaching. A special election will follow.

Updates as events require.

Florsheim will issue a statement later today.

Published May 20, 2025.