NEW HAVEN ELECTIONS 2023
NATI TESFAYE
New Haven’s mayoral candidates disagree over economic policy

As this year’s mayoral race heats up, the candidates are hoping to sell their economic visions to voters in the face of a housing crisis and rising cost of living.

September 6, 2023

HANNAH KOTLER
Mayoral candidate fails to make Democratic Primary ballot after lawsuit dismissed in court

Abdussabur’s campaign presented a full list of petition signatures he argues were unfairly tossed out and demanded Connecticut amend its petition verification process at a press conference last week.

September 5, 2023

YURII STASIUK
Incumbent mayor Justin Elicker to face challenger Liam Brennan in Democratic primary

The primary, which will be held on Sept. 12, will feature only these two candidates after two other challengers failed to make the ballot.

September 1, 2023

Liam Brennan and Justin Elicker
MIA CORTÉS CASTRO
Alder candidates fight to stay on the ballot

At the Democratic Town Committee Convention on July 25, three aldermanic challengers running in contested wards failed to secure their party’s endorsement ahead of New Haven’s primary election in September.

August 31, 2023

HANNAH KOTLER
Oral arguments held for mayoral ballot lawsuit

Attorneys convened before Superior Court Judge Paul R. Doyle on Sunday morning for oral arguments in mayoral candidate Shafiq Abdussabur’s primary election lawsuit against Democratic […]

August 30, 2023

courthouse
YURII STASIUK
Charter changes pass Board of Alders, heads to ballot in November

Starting in 2027, the New Haven mayor, members of the Board of Alders and other city officials might serve four-year terms instead of the current […]

August 30, 2023

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