Anthony Acri

Anthony Acri is the Republican candidate for Connecticut House of Representatives District 97 in the November 3, 2026 general election; he also ran in the district in 2022 and 2024.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a lifelong New Haven resident and said he would focus on taxes, education and homelessness.[2]

Anthony Acri earned a bachelor's degree from Quinnipiac University in 1978 and a graduate degree from Stanford University in 1985, and his career experience includes working in business management.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said his accounting and finance degrees would help on budget issues and that he would draw on his experience in the federal government space.[2]

Acri was the Republican nominee for District 97 in 2022, when he lost to incumbent Democrat Alphonse Paolillo, 74.8 percent to 25.2 percent.[1] He was the Republican nominee again in 2024, when Paolillo won with 74.2 percent to Acri's 25.8 percent.[1]

In the survey, Acri said he would focus on taxes and the mill rate in New Haven, including seeking to have organizations, universities and nonprofits pay what he called their fair share.[2] He also said he would push for equality of education, including a return to phonics, and for funding for programs and job training for people experiencing homelessness and for filling the police force to capacity.[2]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.