Sabin, Bermúdez Win New Haven Seats in Legislature
Democrats Eli Sabin and Wildaliz Bermúdez were elected as state representatives for New Haven after winning summer primaries.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Legislative Policy
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Eli Sabin and Wildaliz Bermúdez were elected state representatives for New Haven. Sabin ran unopposed and ousted longtime Westville lawmaker Pat Dillon, while Bermúdez defeated Leland Moore, who had the support of the city's Democratic establishment.
Why it matters
The results install new representatives for New Haven in the state legislature, where they will serve in Hartford. Both candidates won hard-fought Democratic primaries in summer 2026 before the November election.
The general election results were certified as elections for state representative seats, with Sabin unopposed and Bermúdez facing only nominal competition. Exact vote tallies and margins were not reported in the available data.
The players
Eli Sabin
Sabin is a Democrat and former New Haven city alder who holds two degrees from Yale University.
Wildaliz Bermúdez
Bermúdez is a Democrat who heads New Haven's fair rent commission and previously served on Hartford's city council.
Pat Dillon
Dillon was a longtime Westville lawmaker who was ousted in the election by Sabin.
The details
Sabin, a former city alder with two degrees from Yale, unseated longtime Westville lawmaker Pat Dillon. Bermúdez, who heads New Haven's fair rent commission and previously served on Hartford's city council, won her seat after defeating Leland Moore.
Timeline
Summer 2026: Sabin and Bermúdez won their Democratic primaries.
November 2026: Sabin and Bermúdez were elected state representatives.
Political Context
The election fills New Haven seats in the Connecticut General Assembly, where Gary Winfield has the unanimous support of colleagues to become the next majority leader. Toni Walker co-chairs the Appropriations Committee and Roland Lemar co-chairs the committee overseeing consumer protection and regulation of gambling, alcohol and cannabis.
The new representatives will vote on state laws affecting New Haven residents, including budget and regulatory decisions. Changes in committee leadership could alter which bills move forward in Hartford.
The takeaway
Residents who want to follow their new representatives can track legislative votes and committee work once the General Assembly convenes.
Further reading
Explore more on Legislative Policy to see how state lawmakers shape rules affecting New Haven residents.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WTNH.
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