Bobby Sanchez
Bobby Sanchez | |
|---|---|
| 41st Mayor of New Britain | |
| Assumed office November 12, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Erin Stewart |
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
| In office 2011 – November 12, 2025 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Sanchez February 15, 1961 New Britain, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Nebeska Sanchez |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Springfield College (BA, MA) |
Robert "Bobby" C. Sanchez (born February 15, 1961) is an American politician serving as the 41st Mayor of New Britain, Connecticut. Previously a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 25th district from 2011 to 2025, he resigned his seat shortly after taking office as Mayor on November 12, 2025.[1]
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Sanchez was born in New Britain, Connecticut in 1961.[2] He earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degree from Springfield College.[3]
Career
[edit | edit source]Outside of politics, Sanchez works as a case manager for the Human Resources Agency of New Britain. He also served as a member of the New Britain Democratic Town Committee, the New Britain Human Rights Commission, and New Britain Housing Coalition Board. Sanchez was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in November 2010 and assumed office in 2011. During his tenure, Sanchez served as vice chair and co-chair of the House Education Committee.[4] Sanchez was a candidate for mayor of New Britain, Connecticut in November 2021, losing to incumbent Erin Stewart.[5][6] Four years later, in November 2025, he won the mayoral race against Sharon Beloin-Saavedra.[7]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Sanchez and his wife, Nebeska Sanchez, have one son.[8]
See also
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