Raised in Trumbull, mom from Bridgeport, father West African immigrant, Republican State Senate candidate Chris Carrena reflects the diversity of Connecticut’s 22nd Senatorial covering one third of Bridgeport, all of Trumbull and southern Monroe.
He faces in the general election Democrat Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox who won a four-way August primary after incumbent Marilyn Moore announced she would not seek another two-year term. See below, bio from candidate’s website. More info here.
My name is Chris Carrena, and I am 31 years old. I was born and raised in Trumbull, CT, where I graduated from Trumbull High School in 2011. After a brief move to Florida in late 2011, I returned to Connecticut in December 2012. In 2013, I purchased my first home in North End Bridgeport, and in 2018, I sold it to buy a home in Trumbull, fulfilling my dream of raising a family in my hometown.
Growing up in Trumbull, I spent my days riding bikes, visiting the local library, and enjoying treats from local eateries. In 2013, I became a realtor and went on to open my own real estate brokerage and property management company, Carrena Property Management & Realty, LLC, located on Main Street in Bridgeport, in 2018. I am licensed as a Real Estate Broker, Condo Association Manager, and Notary Public.
My father is from Benin, West Africa, and my mother is from Bridgeport, CT. Her journey from the P.T. Barnum projects to success, alongside my father’s hard work, instilled in me the core values of family and small business. Their example taught me the importance of a strong work ethic and being a role model. I strive to embody these values in my personal and professional life.
I live with my wife, also from Trumbull, and our three-year-old daughter, Ava. I consider myself charismatic, charming, hardworking, and intelligent, dedicated to succeeding and supporting others.
