Bobby Sanchez
Bobby Sanchez | |
|---|---|
 Sanchez in 2026 | |
| 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 January 5, 2011 – November 12, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | John C. Geragosian |
| Succeeded by | Iris Sanchez |
| 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]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]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]Sanchez and his wife, Nebeska Sanchez, have one son.[8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Pazniokas, Mark (2025-11-12). "Sworn as New Britain mayor, Bobby Sanchez resigns from House". CT Mirror. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
- ↑ "Robert Sanchez's Biography". Vote Smart. Archived from the original on 2021-04-11. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
- ↑ "State Representative ROBERT SANCHEZ". www.housedems.ct.gov. Archived from the original on 2016-05-24. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
- ↑ "Bobby Sanchez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
- ↑ "New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart re-elected for 5th term". WTNH.com. 2021-11-02. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
- ↑ "Bobby Sanchez Makes a Case for his Election as Mayor of New Britain". Retrieved 2021-12-22.
- ↑ "Democratic Rep. Bobby Sanchez declares victory in New Britain mayoral race". FOX61. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ↑ "New Britain Herald - ELECTION PROFILE: Democrat Bobby Sanchez running for mayor of New Britain". Central Connecticut Communications. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
- 1961 births
- Living people
- People from New Britain, Connecticut
- Springfield College alumni
- Mayors of New Britain, Connecticut
- Hispanic and Latino American mayors
- 21st-century mayors of places in Connecticut
- Democratic Party members of the Connecticut House of Representatives
- Hispanic and Latino American state legislators in Connecticut
- 21st-century members of the Connecticut General Assembly