2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Connecticut

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The 1st district is located in the north-central part of the state and includes the capital city, Hartford. The incumbent is Democrat John Larson, who was re-elected with 63.1% of the vote in 2024.^[2]

Larson has faced criticism due to his age; he would turn 80 during his next term. He is facing several challengers in the Democratic primary, but has repeatedly said he will run for re-election.^[3]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Luke Bronin, former mayor of Hartford (2016–2024)^[4]
• Ruth Fortune, member of the Hartford Board of Education^[5][6]
• Jillian Gilchrest, state representative from the 18th district (2019–present)^[7]
• John Larson, incumbent U.S. representative^[8]

Withdrawn

• Jack Perry, Southington town councilor^[9]

Endorsements

Luke Bronin

Executive branch officials

• Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. secretary of transportation (2021–2025)^[10]

State legislators

• Julio Concepcion, HD-04 (2018–present)^[11]
• Joshua M. Hall, HD-07 (2017–present)^[11]
• James Sánchez, HD-06 (2023–present)^[11]

Local officials

• Arunan Arulampalam, mayor of Hartford (2024–present)^[12]

Organizations

• College Democrats of Connecticut^[13]
• VoteVets^[14]

Labor Unions

• United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 326 ^[15]
• Uniformed Professional Firefighters Association of Connecticut^[15]
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1716 ^[15]

Political parties

• Democratic Party of Connecticut^[16]

Ruth Fortune

Organizations

• New American Leaders Action Fund^[17]

John Larson

U.S. senators

• Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut (2011–present)^[18]
• Chris Dodd, former Connecticut (1981–2011)^[19]
• Chris Murphy, Connecticut (2013–present)^[20]

U.S. representatives

• Jim Clyburn, SC-06 (1993–present)^[21]
• Joe Courtney, CT-02 (2007–present)^[21]
• Rosa DeLauro, CT-03 (1991–present)^[21]
• Jim Himes, CT-04 (2009–present)^[21]
• Jahana Hayes, CT-05 (2019–present)^[21]
• Hakeem Jeffries, House minority leader (2023–present) from NY-08 (2013–present)^[22]
• Barbara B. Kennelly, former CT-01 (1982–1999)^[19]
• Jamie Raskin, MD-08 (2017–present)^[23]

Statewide officials

• William Tong, attorney general of Connecticut (2019–present)^[24]

State legislators

• Saud Anwar, SD-03 (2019–present)^[15]
• Patrick Biggins, HD-11 (2025–present)^[15]
• Jason Doucette, HD-13 (2019–present)^[15]
• Mary Fortier, HD-79 (2023–present)^[15]
• Henry Genga, HD-10 (2006–present)^[15]
• Matt Lesser, SD-09 (2019–present)^[19]
• Geoff Luxenberg, HD-12 (2011–2015, 2019–present)^[15]
• MD Rahman, SD-04 (2023–present)^[21]
• Jason Rojas, House majority leader (2021–present) from HD-09 (2009–present)^[21]
• Gary Turco, HD-27 (2019–present)^[15]

Labor unions

• American Federation of Government Employees Locals 2138, 1674 & 1164^[15]
• Connecticut State Council of Machinists^[25]
• Greater Hartford Building Trades^[15]
• International Association of Machinists^[25]
• International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers^[15]
• Laborers' International Union of North America^[15]
• Machinists District 26^[25]
• Connecticut Building Trades Council^[26]
• National Association of Government Employees Local R1-109^[15]
• Sheet Metal Workers Local 40^[15]

Organizations

• AIPAC^[27]
• Alliance for Retired Americans^[25]
• J Street PAC^[28]
• League of Conservation Voters^[25]
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund^[25]

Political parties

• Working Families Party^[19]

Jillian Gilchrest

State officials

• Beth Bye, commissioner of the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (2019–present) and former SD-05 (2011–2019)^[15]

State legislators

• Martha Marx, SD-20 (2023–present)^[15]
• Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, SD-22 (2025–present)^[15]
• Ceci Maher, SD-26 (2023–present)^[15]
• Eleni Kavros DeGraw, HD-17 (2021–present)^[15]
• Kate Farrar, HD-20 (2021–present)^[15]
• Rebecca Martinez, HD-22 (2025–present)^[15]
• Amy Morrin Bello, HD-28 (2020–present)^[15]
• Nick Menapace, HD-37 (2025–present)^[15]
• Nick Gauthier, HD-38 (2025–present)^[15]
• Jaime Foster, HD-57 (2021–present)^[15]
• Laurie Sweet, HD-91 (2025–present)^[15]
• Kai Belton, HD-100 (2023–present)^[15]
• Robin Comey, HD-102 (2019–present)^[15]
• Aimee Berger-Girvalo, HD-111 (2021–present)^[15]
• Mary Welander, HD-114 (2021–present)^[15]
• Kaitlyn Shake, HD-120 (2025–present)^[15]
• Jennifer Leeper, HD-132 (2021–present)^[15]
• Sarah Keitt, HD-134 (2023–present)^[15]
• Anne Meiman Hughes, HD-135 (2019–present)^[15]
• Lucy Dathan, HD-142 (2019–present)^[15]

Organizations

• Indivisible Connecticut^[29]
• National Association of Social Workers^[30]
• Progressive Victory^[19]
• Track AIPAC^[31]

Jack Perry (withdrawn)

Organizations

• Track AIPAC^[32]

Fundraising

Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.

More information Campaign finance reports as of April 21, 2026, Candidate ...

Campaign finance reports as of April 21, 2026
Candidate	Raised	Spent	Cash on hand
Luke Bronin (D)	$2,303,190	$579,804	$1,723,386
Ruth Fortune (D)	$63,594	$34,410	$29,184
Jillian Gilchrest (D)	$131,616	$112,427	$19,188
John Larson (D)	$1,976,922	$1,198,120	$1,027,531
Jack Perry (D)	$532,427	$532,427	$0
Source: Federal Election Commission[33]

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Polling

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Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size[a]	Margin of error	Luke Bronin	Ruth Fortune	Jillian Gilchrest	John Larson	Undecided
Global Strategy Group (D)[34][A]	May 18–21, 2026	500 (LV)	± 4.4%	38%	4%	10%	30%	18%
GQR (D)[35][B]	January 27 – February 1, 2026	400 (LV)	± 4.9%	26%	–	9%	49%	15%

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Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Amy Chai, doctor^[36]

Filed paperwork

• Gavin Solomon, businessman^[37]

Endorsements

Amy Chai

Organizations

• Veterans for America First^[38]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026, Candidate ...

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Candidate	Raised	Spent	Cash on hand
Amy Chai (R)	$840	$1,607	0
Source: Federal Election Commission[33]

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General election

Predictions

More information Source, Ranking ...

Source	Ranking	As of
Decision Desk HQ[39]	Safe D	July 14, 2026
The Cook Political Report[40]	Solid D	June 13, 2025
Inside Elections[41]	Solid D	June 13, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[42]	Safe D	June 13, 2025
Race to the WH[43]	Safe D	September 26, 2025
The Economist[44]	Safe D	May 6, 2026

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The 2nd district is located in the eastern part of the state and includes New London and Groton. The incumbent is Democrat Joe Courtney, who was re-elected with 57.1% of the vote in 2024.^[2]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Presumptive nominee

• Joe Courtney, incumbent U.S. representative^[45]

Withdrawn

• Kyle Gauck, supply chain manager^[46][47]

Endorsements

Kyle Gauck (withdrawn)

Organizations

• Progressive Victory^[48]

Joe Courtney

Labor unions

• National Education Association^[49]

Organizations

• Jewish Democratic Council of America^[50]
• J Street PAC^[51]
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund^[52]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of April 21, 2026, Candidate ...

Campaign finance reports as of April 21, 2026
Candidate	Raised	Spent	Cash on hand
Joe Courtney (D)	$589,101	$419,825	$520,387
Kyle Gauck (D)	$18,266	$15,898	$575
Source: Federal Election Commission[53]

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Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• George Austin, business owner^[54]

Withdrawn

• Mike France, former state representative from the 42nd district (2015–2023) and nominee for this district in 2022 and 2024 (Running for State Senate)^[55]

Fundraising

Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.

More information Campaign finance reports as of April 25, 2026, Candidate ...

Campaign finance reports as of April 25, 2026
Candidate	Raised	Spent	Cash on hand
George Austin (R)	$267,962	$64,350	$203,612
Mike France (R)	$68,361	$69,616	$0
Source: Federal Election Commission[53]

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General election

Predictions

More information Source, Ranking ...

Source	Ranking	As of
Decision Desk HQ[39]	Safe D	July 14, 2026
The Cook Political Report[40]	Solid D	June 13, 2025
Inside Elections[41]	Solid D	June 13, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[42]	Safe D	June 13, 2025
Race to the WH[43]	Safe D	September 26, 2025
The Economist[44]	Safe D	May 6, 2026

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The 3rd district is located in the south-central part of the state and includes New Haven. The incumbent is Democrat Rosa DeLauro, who was re-elected with 58.9% of the vote in 2024.^[2]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Presumptive nominee

• Rosa DeLauro, incumbent U.S. representative^[8]

Eliminated at convention

• Andrew Rice, molecular biologist and DSA member (running as an independent)^[56][57]

Withdrawn

• Damjan DeNoble, attorney^[58]

Endorsements

Rosa DeLauro

U.S. representatives

• Gabby Giffords, former AZ-08 (2007–2012)^[59]

Labor unions

• National Education Association^[49]

Organizations

• AIPAC^[27]
• J Street PAC^[60]
• Reproductive Freedom for All^[61]
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund^[52]
• Population Connection Action Fund^[62]

Andrew Rice

Organizations

• Track AIPAC^[31]

Fundraising

Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.

More information Campaign finance reports as of April 21, 2026, Candidate ...

Campaign finance reports as of April 21, 2026
Candidate	Raised	Spent	Cash on hand
Rosa DeLauro (D)	$928,014	$870,667	$282,795
Damjan DeNoble (D)	$11,468	$4,245	$55
Andrew Rice (D)	$20,999	$12,605	$8,394
Source: Federal Election Commission[63]

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Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Christopher Lancia, law enforcement professional^[64]
• Rafael Irizarry, nominee for Connecticut's 121st House of Representatives district in 2024^[55]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026, Candidate ...

Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026
Candidate	Raised	Spent	Cash on hand
Christopher Lancia (R)	$14,649	$4,446	$4,028
Source: Federal Election Commission[63]

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Independents

Candidates

Declared

• Andrew Rice, biologist and democratic socialist activist (previously ran in the Democratic primary)^[56]

General election

Predictions

More information Source, Ranking ...

Source	Ranking	As of
Decision Desk HQ[39]	Safe D	July 14, 2026
The Cook Political Report[40]	Solid D	June 13, 2025
Inside Elections[41]	Solid D	June 13, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[42]	Safe D	June 13, 2025
Race to the WH[43]	Safe D	September 26, 2025
The Economist[44]	Safe D	May 6, 2026

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The 4th district is located in the south western part of the state and includes Bridgeport, Greenwich, and Stamford. The incumbent is Democrat Jim Himes who was re-elected with 61.1% of the vote in 2024.^[2]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Presumptive nominee

• Jim Himes, incumbent U.S. representative^[65]

Eliminated at convention

• Joseph Perez-Caputo, law student and community organizer (filed to run as an independent)^[66][67]

Endorsements

Jim Himes

Organizations

• Planned Parenthood Action Fund^[52]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of April 21, 2026, Candidate ...

Campaign finance reports as of April 21, 2026
Candidate	Raised	Spent	Cash on hand
Jim Himes (D)	$1,080,512	$839,472	$2,347,858
Source: Federal Election Commission[68]

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Republican primary

Declared

• Michael Goldstein, nominee for this district in 2024, and candidate in 2020 and 2022^[55]
• Daniel Miressi^[55]

Filed paperwork

• Luz Bueno^[69]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of April 25, 2026, Candidate ...

Campaign finance reports as of April 25, 2026
Candidate	Raised	Spent	Cash on hand
Michael Goldstein (R)	$35,185	$88	$35,097
Daniel Miressi (R)	$7,446	$5,875	$1,700
Source: Federal Election Commission[68]

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Independents

Candidates

Filed paperwork

• Damon Lawrence Cerreta, cleaning service owner^[70]
• Joseph Perez-Caputo, law student and community organizer^[71]

General election

Predictions

More information Source, Ranking ...

Source	Ranking	As of
Decision Desk HQ[39]	Safe D	July 14, 2026
The Cook Political Report[40]	Solid D	May 29, 2025
Inside Elections[41]	Solid D	June 13, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[42]	Safe D	June 13, 2025
Race to the WH[43]	Safe D	September 26, 2025
The Economist[44]	Safe D	May 6, 2026

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The 5th district is located in the north western part of the state and includes Danbury and Waterbury. The incumbent is Democrat Jahana Hayes who was re-elected with 53.4% of the vote in 2024.^[2]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Presumptive nominee

• Jahana Hayes, incumbent U.S. representative^[72]

Eliminated at convention

• Winter Solomita^[72][67]
• Jackson Taddeo-Waite, filmmaker (running as an independent)^[72][67]

Endorsements

Jahana Hayes

Labor unions

• National Education Association^[49]

Organizations

• Elect Democratic Women^[73]
• Emily's List^[74]
• Giffords^[75]
• Jewish Democratic Council of America^[50]
• Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs^[76]
• J Street PAC^[77]
• League of Conservation Voters^[78]
• Reproductive Freedom for All^[61]
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund^[52]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of April 21, 2026, Candidate ...

Campaign finance reports as of April 21, 2026
Candidate	Raised	Spent	Cash on hand
Jahana Hayes (D)	$1,104,378	$641,191	$985,738
Source: Federal Election Commission[79]

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Republican primary - August 11th, 2026

Candidates

(R) Chris Shea, firefighter/retired Navy Seal - CT Republican Party Endorsed Candidate^[80]

(R) Jonathan De Barros, nonprofit founder

More information Party, Candidate ...

2026 Republican Primary, Connecticut's 5th Congressional District

Party	Candidate	Votes	%
Republican	Chris Shea	TBD	TBD
Republican	Jonathan De Barros	TBD	TBD
	Total Votes	TBD	TBD
Results: TBD	Winner: TBD	TBD	TBD

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Declared

• Michele Botelho, paralegal (Did not qualify for the primary ballot, secured 1 vote at the Republican convention)^[81][82][83]
• Jonathan De Barros, nonprofit founder (Qualifed for primary ballot by securing 48 votes at the Republican convention, passing the 15% threshold)^[84][85][86]
• Chris Shea, firefighter/retired Navy Seal (CT Republican Party endorsed Chris Shea at the Republican Convention with 166 votes, qualifying for the primary ballot)^[87][88]

Endorsements

Chris Shea

U.S. representatives

• Eli Crane, AZ-02 (2023–present)^[59]
• Rob Simmons, former CT-02 (2001–2007)^[59]
• Ryan Zinke, MT-01 (2015–2017, 2023–present)^[59]

State legislators

• Stephen Harding, minority leader of the Connecticut State House of Representatives (2024-present) from the 30th district (2023–present)^[59]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of April 25, 2026, Candidate ...

Campaign finance reports as of April 25, 2026
Candidate	Raised	Spent	Cash on hand
Michele Botelho (R)	$55,687	$46,965	$3,240
Jonathan De Barros (R)[b]	$18,211	$11,053	$6,948
Chris Shea (R)	$197,207	$78,781	$118,427
Source: Federal Election Commission[79]

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Independents

Candidates

Filed paperwork

• Jackson Taddeo-Waite, filmmaker (previously ran in the Democratic primary)^[89]

General election

Predictions

More information Source, Ranking ...

Source	Ranking	As of
Decision Desk HQ[39]	Likely D	July 14, 2026
The Cook Political Report[40]	Solid D	January 15, 2026
Inside Elections[41]	Solid D	June 13, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[42]	Likely D	June 13, 2025
Race to the WH[43]	Safe D	April 28, 2026
The Economist[44]	Safe D	May 6, 2026

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