CITY POLITICS
IN PHOTOS: Election Day 2024

The News covered voters in New Haven as they headed to the polls to elect a new president. Here is the day in photos.

New Haven voters pinpoint key issues in 2024 presidential election

Dozens of voters said they considered abortion access, immigration, economic policies and public safety when casting their ballots.

Democrats sweep Connecticut

Vice President Kamala Harris won big in New Haven and carried Connecticut, despite losing nationally. All Congressional Democrats were reelected to their seats in the House and Senate.

DeLauro flexes incumbency against longshot challengers

Rep. Rosa DeLauro has touted her sway over federal investments, running for an 18th term against a Republican candidate and a pro-Palestine write-in bid.

Sen. Murphy, challenger Corey clash on economy, border policy

Major national policy questions took center stage in the only Connecticut senatorial debate of the election season.

New study ranks Bridgeport-New Haven fourth most competitive rental market in U.S.

Housing experts told the News that constraints on housing supply and increased challenges with affordability created an overheated rental market.

Police arrest seven, clear tents at homeless encampment on Green

Seven activists, including two Yale students and one unhoused individual, were arrested Monday morning after refusing to remove tents from an ongoing protest against New Haven’s homeless encampment sweeps.

Early voting sees high turnout, grapples with accessibility issues

The 2024 presidential election marks Connecticut’s third — and longest — implementation of early voting. Many are taking advantage of the opportunity to cast a ballot before Nov. 5.

Board of Alders unimpressed by NHPS updates on facilities, security

At an Education Committee meeting, officials and alders discussed the state of school facilities and critical staffing shortages, as well as where to direct the recently proposed $5.5 million in funds announced by Mayor Justin Elicker.

City leaders propose more checks on landlords, expanding tenants’ unionization power

New Haven officials announced a new proposal to give the city power to reduce tenants’ rent if landlords are noncompliant, allow more tenants to unionize and protect tenants from retaliation.

Could Harris’ policies mitigate New Haven’s housing crisis?

Vice President Kamala Harris hopes to address the lack of affordable housing. It remains unclear what her policies would mean for New Haven.