Iris Sanchez
Iris Sanchez | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
| Assumed office January 15, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Bobby Sanchez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carolina, Puerto Rico |
| Party | Democratic |
Iris Noemi Sanchez is an American politician.[1] She was elected a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives for the 25th district in a 2026 special election succeeding Bobby Sanchez (of no relation).[2] She was a Common Council member in New Britain, Connecticut.[2] In the city she served as Alderwoman.[3]
Sanchez moved to New Britain in 1994 from Carolina, Puerto Rico.[2] She is a single mother of two adult children.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Iris Sanchez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ a b c Pazniokas, Mark (January 7, 2026). "Special election results: Democrat Iris Sanchez wins House seat". CT Mirror. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ Hilario, Claudia S. (November 12, 2025). "New Chapter In NB: Sanchez inaugurated as city's mayor". New Britain Herald. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ Briain, Tadhg Ua (January 7, 2026). "Iris Sanchez Wins Special Election to Become New Britain's Newest State Legislator". New Britain Progressive Newspaper. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
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