Maria-Threese Serana Launches Campaign for Ward 9 Alder
Maria-Threese Serana, a candidate for alder of East Rock and Fair Haven’s Ward 9 in New Haven, held a campaign kickoff rally with backing from the local DSA and NHFT, followed by door-knocking in her neighborhood to connect with voters.…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 26, 2026 —
Maria-Threese Serana officially launched her campaign for alder of East Rock and Fair Haven’s Ward 9 in New Haven, announcing her candidacy at a kickoff rally. The event featured support from the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and the New Haven Federation of Teachers (NHFT).
Following the rally, Serana engaged directly with constituents through door-knocking efforts in her neighborhood. This initiative aimed to foster connections with voters and discuss community issues ahead of the upcoming special election.
The special election for Ward 9 alder is scheduled to take place on September 15th. Voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots on this date.
Story summarized from the original created by Laura Glesby on www.newhavenindependent.org, see more information here.
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