Christopher RosarioServing

Christopher Rosario

State HouseDemocrat

CT-HD-128 State House

Age 47·Puerto Rican·Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore (2019-present)

Why This Race Matters

Rosario is the second Hispanic/Latino in Connecticut history to serve as Deputy Speaker and has held HD-128 since 2014. He won re-election in 2024 with 77.8% of the vote, signaling a safe Democratic seat in Bridgeport. His current term ends January 2027, making him eligible for re-election in 2026.

HD-128 covers Bridgeport's East Side, a predominantly Latino district. Rosario has won every general election since 2014 by wide margins (77-85%). In 2024 he defeated Republican Ramona Marquez (19.7%) and Independent Angel Gonzalez (2.5%). No 2026 opponents have filed yet. He named Grand Marshal of the 2026 Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County.

Key dates to watch: Primary on August 11, 2026 and General Election on November 3, 2026.

About

Christopher Rosario is a Connecticut State Representative for Bridgeport's 128th Assembly District, first elected in 2014. Born on January 28, 1979, in Bridgeport's East Side neighborhood to parents from Aibonito, Puerto Rico, he grew up in the community he now represents. He serves as Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore of the Connecticut House and is a passionate advocate for Latino civic engagement and anti-blight initiatives in Bridgeport.

Family & Heritage

Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut to parents from Aibonito, Puerto Rico. Married to Katherine with three children: Anthony, Christopher Virgilio, and Isabella. Deeply rooted in Bridgeport's East Side neighborhood where he grew up.

Political Career

Before Politics

Director of Anti-Blight and Illegal Dumping, City of Bridgeport; Community organizer for homelessness awareness events; Co-founder, Bridgeport Hispanic Heritage Committee

Education

Harding High School, Bridgeport

Key Issues & Priorities

*Community development and anti-blight initiatives
*Latino community empowerment
*Connecticut-Puerto Rico trade relations
*Homelessness prevention
*Transportation infrastructure