Connecticut State Senate District 11

Current seat holder: Martin M. Looney (D).

Alphonse Paolillo

Alphonse Paolillo District 11 covers parts of New Haven County. Alphonse Paolillo was born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut. He attended Wilbur Cross High School, graduating in 1990. Paolillo went on to attend the University of Connecticut, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1994. After college, he worked for U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman. Paolillo's other professional experience includes working as a registered representative by John Hancock Financial Network in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Paolillo was first elected to the 17th Ward on the New Haven Board of Alders since July 2003 and began serving as Majority Leader of the Board in January 2012. During his tenure on the board, he has served as chairman of the Aldermanic Affairs Committee and vice chairman of the Public Safety Committee. He has also been a member of the Aldermanic Finance, Tax Abatement and Legislation committees, as well as the City Resources Allocation Subcommittee and the Special Committee on Ward Redistricting.

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“Over the past few years, the legislature has returned hundreds of millions of dollars to Connecticut residents while paying down billions in pension debt and maintaining a maxed-out Rainy Day Fund. We must continue to protect those fiscal guardrails while lowering everyday costs for working families and seniors in New Haven.” (Connecticut House Democrats (Rep. Al Paolillo))

Rosa Aurelia Pepper-Macias

Workers' Voice Party

Rosa Aurelia Pepper-Macias is a Workers' Voice Party candidate for the Connecticut State Senate in District 11 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 11 covers parts of New Haven County. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Rosa Aurelia Pepper-Macias faces Alphonse Paolillo for the District 11 seat currently held by Martin M. Looney (D).

Campaign site

“There's more than enough money in this state to have a good life for everyone, fully funded schools, good housing, and healthcare. We are running to give working class people in New Haven an independent voice to fight for what our communities need.” (New Haven Independent)