Democratic primary

The Democratic primary was held on September 10.^[3]

Voter turnout in the primary was estimated at 29%.^[2]

Candidates that were on the ballot were state senator Toni Harp, political newcomer Justin Elicker, economic development administrator Henry Fernandez, and Hillhouse High School principal Kermit Carolina.^[2] Candidates that had been running for the nomination, but withdrew before the primary, were Matthew Nemerson, state representative Gary Holder-Winfield and Sundiata Keitazulu.^[2]

General election

After losing to Harp in the Democratic primary, Justin Elicker ran against her again in the general election as an independent candidate.

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary was held on September 12.^[9] Voter turnout was roughly 20%.^[9]

General election

Paca, who had lost the Democratic primary to Harp, ran as an indepdendent. While he remained on the ballot,^[6] and ultimately placed second,^[10] he had withdrawn before the election.^[6]

Harp won all of the city's 30 wards.^[10]

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary was held on September 10.

General election

Results by ward

Democratic primary

Justin Elicker was renominated.^[15][16][17]

In late July, three developments occurred, which left Elicker without an opponent in the primary. Karen DuBois-Walton, the CEO of Elm City Communities (the city's public housing authority), who had been running a campaign for the nomination, withdrew from the race.^[18] Mayce Torres, a two-time aldermanic candidate, who was running in the Democratic primary, switched over to the Republican primary.^[19][20] Elena Tej Grewel, who had previously formed an exploratory committee for a prospective run, announced that she would not be running.^[21] Before DuBois-Walton's withdrawal, it had been anticipated the primary contest between Ellicker and her would have been competitive.^[22]

Republican primary

In July 2021, Mayce Torres, who had previously been running for the Democratic nomination, announced that she would instead be running for the Republican nomination.^[20]

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary was held on September 12. Incumbent mayor Justin Elicker defeated challenger Liam Brennan, winning all 30 of the city's wards.^[23]

General election

The general election took place on November 7. Incumbent mayor Justin Elicker defeated Republican Tom Goldenberg, winning all 30 of the city's wards. This election was concurrent with a referendum on an amendment to the New Haven Charter, which would extend the terms of the mayor and members of the Board of Alders to four years from two, starting with the 2027 election. The referendum passed by a nearly two-thirds majority.^[31]