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2026 New Haven Mayoral Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 25, 2026
Current holder:Justin Elicker(Democratic)

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.

About This Race

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.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 25, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 25, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026

How to Vote

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.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Justin Elicker

Mayor of New Haven

Biography

Justin Elicker is the incumbent mayor of New Haven, first elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2021. He previously served as an alderman and as director of the West River Watershed Coalition. Elicker is running for re-election to continue his work on public safety, education reform, climate resilience, and equitable economic development.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Michael Lombardo

Mayor of New Haven

Biography

Michael Lombardo is a perennial Republican candidate and New Haven activist who has run for mayor multiple times since 2011. A lifelong resident and small business owner, Lombardo emphasizes public safety, tax reduction, and administrative efficiency in his campaign platform. He is challenging the incumbent to promote fiscal conservatism and government accountability.

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