CT · Candidate
Moise Carelus
DWorking FamiliesCandidate
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Connecticut House District 31
Biography
Moise Carelus is the Democratic and Working Families Party candidate for the Connecticut House of Representatives, District 31, in the November 3, 2026 general election, where he faces incumbent Republican Jill Barry.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a teacher, coach and youth soccer administrator known locally as "Coach Moses."[3]
Carelus won the Democratic primary for District 31 on August 11, 2026, defeating Anthony DiLizia, 68.2 percent to 31.8 percent.[1] Ballotpedia lists endorsements from the Working Families Party of Connecticut and the Connecticut AFL-CIO.[1]
In his Ballotpedia survey, Carelus said he would seek more state education funding to lower property taxes and would hold Eversource accountable on electric costs.[3] He also listed support for small businesses, PreK-12 pathways to college and career, and investment in skilled trades as priorities.[3]
- 1.Moise Carelus - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Moise Carelus - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Connecticut House District 31
Moise Carelus is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Connecticut House District 31 as DWorking Families. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.