Connecticut State House District 99

Current seat holder: Joseph H. Zullo (R).

Karen Martin

Karen Martin is a Democratic / Working Families Party candidate for the Connecticut House of Representatives in District 99 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 99 covers parts of New Haven County. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Karen Martin faces Joseph Zullo for the District 99 seat currently held by Joseph H. Zullo (R).

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“No matter your politics, East Haven deserves a representative in Hartford who will get results. Karen Martin has proven that she can deliver for our town, because progress isn't about party.” (Candidate statement)
“Karen Martin has proven that she can deliver for our town, because progress isn't about party.” (Candidate statement)
“This will be a hard-fought campaign, and I can't do it alone. I need the support, the energy, and the partnership of this community.” (Candidate statement)

Joseph Zullo

Joseph Zullo is the incumbent Republican / Independent Party member of the Connecticut House of Representatives representing District 99, running for re-election on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 99 covers parts of New Haven County. Joseph Zullo graduated from Providence College in 2007 with a degree in political science. He went on to study law at Quinnipiac University and graduated in 2011. After graduation, Zullo was appointed to be East Haven's Town Attorney, a position he has held for over seven years. His other career experience includes working as a partner in the private general law practice of Zullo, Zullo, and Jacks. Zullo has been a member of the Board of Directors of the East Haven Chamber of Commerce, volunteered with the East Haven Fall Festival Committee, the East Haven Community Classic 5K Road Race Committee, and the Momauguin and Joseph Melillo Middle Schools PTA/PTO Committees.

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“Since being elected as East Haven's State Representative, I have fought to reign in wasteful spending and opposed new taxes that have made it harder for families and small businesses to get ahead.” (Candidate statement)
“At the same time, I've fought to improve transparency in our State government and to protect towns' local control over zoning, housing, and other important matters.” (Candidate statement)
“If re-elected, I will continue to be a strong, passionate voice for all of East Haven's residents in our State legislature.” (Candidate statement)