Background
Eli Sabin's career experience includes working as a public policy advocate.[1]
In their own words
Who are you? Tell us about yourself.
Eli Sabin was born and raised in New Haven. Eli served on the Board of Alders for six years, where he fought for affordable housing, neighborhood safety, and better schools. Now, Eli works at Connecticut Voices for Children, a local nonprofit. In his job as the Legislative Coordinator, Eli advocates at the state capitol for housing, child care, and health care to help families in New Haven and across the state.
Eli is running for State Representative because the cost of living and Donald Trump are both out of control. To meet this moment, we need new energy, new ideas, and new leadership to fight for our community. As our State Rep., Eli will focus on securing more funding for our public schools, bringing down the cost of rent, property taxes, and utilities, and protecting our community from the Trump administration.
Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?
Lowering the cost of livingFully funding our public schoolsProtecting our community from the Trump administration
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Affordable housing, public education, universal health care, and worker and immigrant rights
What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?
Mayor Justin Elicker and Board of Ed Member Dr. Edward Joyner
On the 2026 ballot
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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.
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