Jorge Cabrera
Jorge Cabrera is the incumbent Democratic / Working Families Party member of the Connecticut State Senate representing District 17, running for re-election on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 17 covers parts of New Haven County. Jorge Cabrera lives in Hamden, Connecticut. Cabrera earned a degree in political science from Quinnipiac University in 1998. His career experience includes working as a legislative aide, researcher, and wage enforcement specialist.
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“The benefits of the child tax credit cannot be overstated. Providing families with much-needed relief had a transformative effect in Connecticut and nationwide, reportedly slashing childhood poverty significantly. This session, making the necessary support of a child tax credit permanent has remained a priority for me.”
(Candidate statement) “I've frequently talked about my upbringing, my father coming to America in search of opportunity and a more prosperous life. Together with my mom, my parents did all they could to create a comfortable and happy childhood for me in Connecticut.”
(Candidate statement)John-Paul Dorais
John-Paul Dorais is a Republican / Independent Party candidate for the Connecticut State Senate in District 17 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 17 covers parts of New Haven County. In the November 3, 2026 general election, John-Paul Dorais faces Jorge Cabrera for the District 17 seat currently held by Jorge Cabrera (D).
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“That means recruiting and retaining qualified officers, standing behind the men and women who protect our neighborhoods, and making sure the law puts the safety of innocent people first.”
(Candidate statement) “Housing decisions should remain where they belong: with our towns and the people who live there.”
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