Tooker moves to GOP race for comptroller nomination.

Jen Tooker, the former Westport first selectman, will seek the Republican nomination for comptroller, according to her Facebook page. That page still carries a title that refers to Tooker’s brief bid for governor but now says she is running for comptroller.

Tooker may face West Hartford Republican Mary Fay, the party’s 2022 comptroller nominee. Suffield book banner and town green scold Colin Mol is also said to be considering running for comptroller at the urging of supporters.

Tooker, who left local office after two full terms leading Westport, will need to pick up the pace on her fundraising, which was anemic in her gubernatorial campaign.

Tooker has stood out for refusing to shape her beliefs to conform with the perpetually aggrieved loathsome demagogue Donald Trump.

Published January 27, 2026.