2026 Patch Candidate Profiles: Moise Carelus, State Representative

GLASTONBURY, CT — Moise Carelus is running for state representative in the 31st Disrict.

Candidate's Name:

Moise Carelus

What office are you seeking?

State Representative

Age:

42

District:

31

Party:

Democratic

Campaign website:

https://www.moisecarelus.com

Occupation:

Soccer Administrator

Family:

Does anyone in your family work in government?

NO

Previous public office:

N/A

Why are you seeking this office?

I felt that we were not being represented by our current representative, so I stepped in to represent the community that has given me so much.

What do you believe is the No. 1 issue facing Connecticut, and how do you plan to address it?

Affordability of commodity, taxes, and energy costs that are really hurting our families at the moment.

Energy costs have been soaring in Connecticut. What are your plans to help address this issue?

Hold Eversource accountable to keeping cost low. Raising the amount of energy generation in CT to meet demand to lower costs.

Affordability has been a major topic across the country and here in Connecticut. How do you plan to address this issue?

To lower tax costs on individuals, but raise taxes on the large corporations.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I ran a large soccer organization. In that speaking with people everyday was essential to making an impact and hearing what they thought so that I can execute.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

As a first generation American I look to keep America upwardly mobile as it has always been and that is why we were always a beacon.