The 2026 New Haven Mayoral Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of New Haven, Connecticut. This city-level election determines the chief executive of Connecticut's third-largest city, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, public safety, economic development, and local governance.
The 2026 New Haven Mayoral Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of New Haven, Connecticut. This city-level election determines the chief executive of Connecticut's third-largest city, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, public safety, economic development, and local governance.
Registered voters in Connecticut can vote in person on Election Day or during the early voting period from October 25 to November 1, 2026. Voters must be registered by October 25, 2026, either online through the Connecticut Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at their town clerk's office. A valid ID is required for first-time voters who registered by mail; all other voters may sign an affidavit if they do not have ID. Early voting sites are located throughout New Haven, and vote-by-mail applications must be received by October 27, 2026.