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2028 New Haven Mayoral Election

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 21, 2028
Current holder:Justin Elicker(Democratic)

The 2028 New Haven Mayoral Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the mayor of New Haven, Connecticut. This city-level election determines the chief executive officer of Connecticut's second-largest city, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, public safety, education, and economic development.

About This Race

The 2028 New Haven Mayoral Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the mayor of New Haven, Connecticut. This city-level election determines the chief executive officer of Connecticut's second-largest city, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, public safety, education, and economic development.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 21, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 25, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 5, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in the 2028 New Haven Mayoral Election, residents must be registered to vote by October 21, 2028. Voters can cast ballots in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, during the early voting period from October 25 to November 5, 2028, or by requesting an absentee ballot. Valid identification is required for first-time voters who registered by mail; otherwise, no ID is needed for in-person voting in Connecticut.

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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 2023. A Yale-educated urban planner and former city alderman, he is running for re-election to continue his focus on public safety, housing affordability, climate resilience, and equitable economic development.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Michael Lombardo

Mayor of New Haven

Biography

Michael Lombardo is a Republican candidate and former New Haven fire captain with over 20 years of public safety experience. He is running on a platform focused on reducing crime, improving emergency response times, lowering taxes, and increasing government transparency and accountability.

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