Candelaria (born October 27, 1970) is an American Democratic politician.
He is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 95th District, being first elected in 2002.
He is a member of the Appropriations, Education, Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committees and the Joint Committee on Legislative Management Committee.
Candelaria is a graduate of Albertus Magnus College and holds an MBA from the University of New Haven.