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Iris Sanchez

Iris Noemi Sanchez is an American politician. She was elected a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives for the 25th district in a 2026 special election succeeding Bobby Sanchez. She was a Common Council member in New Britain, Connecticut. In the city she served as Alderwoman.

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Iris Sanchez
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
from the 25th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 15, 2026
Preceded byBobby Sanchez
Personal details
Born
Carolina, Puerto Rico
PartyDemocratic

Iris Noemi Sanchez is an American politician.1 She was elected a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives for the 25th district in a 2026 special election succeeding Bobby Sanchez (of no relation).2 She was a Common Council member in New Britain, Connecticut.2 In the city she served as Alderwoman.3

Sanchez moved to New Britain in 1994 from Carolina, Puerto Rico.2 She is a single mother of two adult children.4

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  1. "Iris Sanchez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  2. Pazniokas, Mark (January 7, 2026). "Special election results: Democrat Iris Sanchez wins House seat". CT Mirror. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  3. Hilario, Claudia S. (November 12, 2025). "New Chapter In NB: Sanchez inaugurated as city's mayor". New Britain Herald. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  4. Briain, Tadhg Ua (January 7, 2026). "Iris Sanchez Wins Special Election to Become New Britain's Newest State Legislator". New Britain Progressive Newspaper. Retrieved January 24, 2026.