Campaign News

I am incredibly proud and honored to announce that I have officially received the endorsement of Planned Parenthood.

Karen Martin, candidate for State Representative District 99 representing East Haven, has received the endorsement of the Working Families Party (WFP) and will appear on an additional line for the upcoming election ballot. Securing this additional ballot line provides voters with a clear opportunity to support Martin's vision for working-class families. The endorsement highlights a platform focused on economic relief, fair wages, and policy initiatives

The Sierra Club has officially endorsed our campaign! Earning the support of one of the nation’s most trusted environmental organizations is a massive milestone for us!

Karen Martin, candidate for State Representative in District 99, released the following statement regarding the recent federal appeals court ruling on the Tweed New Haven Airport expansion...

Karen Martin is honored to receive the endorsement of the Connecticut State Building Trades Council (CSBTC) in her campaign for State Representative.

“As a proud member of Local 34 at Yale University, standing up for hardworking people has always been one of my top priorities,” said Karen Martin. “I am grateful for the Connecticut AFL-CIO’s trust and support, and I am ready to put their mission into action for working East Haven families.”

Over the past several years, I've spent countless hours listening to residents, attending meetings, working through challenges on the Town Council, and advocating for our community. I've had conversations at people's doors, at local events, in coffee shops, and everywhere in between. Through all of those discussions, one realization has become clearer and clearer to me: East Haven deserves more. For too long, we've accepted less than what our community should be receiving fro

Listen to Karen's acceptance speech. Sign up to join her campaign!

The East Haven Democratic Town Committee today proudly endorsed Karen Martin for State Representative. The East Haven Senior Center was packed to capacity, and buzzing with enthusiasm for change as supporters gathered for the announcement.

As a healthcare professional for 40 years, I have seen exactly what happens when people are left without the support they need. Do I agree with every single line in a massive bill like Senate Bill 1? No. But would I vote for it? In a heartbeat.

I want to share my thoughts on Mayor Carfora’s announcement regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the proposed development at Tweed New Haven Airport.

It was so great chatting with East Haven neighbors at Coffee for Karen today! My campaign is all about listening to you so I can head to Hartford and make life better for our community. The Coffee with Karen series continues with March 25th and April 1st!

Connecticut is facing a serious housing shortage that is driving up costs and making it harder for young families, seniors, and working people to stay in the communities they love.

We’ve officially met the requirements for Connecticut’s Clean Election Program!

It’s been an amazing start to our campaign. Thanks to the incredible support from East Haven (and beyond), our campaign has exceeded the contribution threshold required for the Connecticut Citizens’ Election Program. We’re humbled, and so grateful for the encouragement, the messages, the excitement, and the energy coming from all corners of East Haven!

Approval has been granted. You can now donate online. Thank you for all of your support!

We've got half of the required contributions for CEP funding! Click for more...

Karen addressed the East Haven DTC this past Thursday...click for more!

Karen Martin announces campaign...click for more!