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The2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Connecticut will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the fiveU.S. representatives from theState ofConnecticut , one from each of the state'scongressional districts . The elections will coincide withother elections to the House of Representatives,elections to theUnited States Senate , and variousstate and local elections . The primary elections will take place on August 11, 2026.[ 1]
The 1st district is located in the north-central part of the state and includes the capital city,Hartford . The incumbent is DemocratJohn 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]
Luke Bronin
U.S. representatives Organizations John Larson
U.S. senators U.S. representatives State officials State legislators Jason Rojas , majority leader of theConnecticut House of Representatives (2021–present) from the9th district (2009–present)[ 13] Saud Anwar ,state senator from the3rd district (2019–present)[ 16] MD Rahman ,state senator from the4th district (2023–present)[ 13] Henry Genga ,state representative from the10th district (2006–present)[ 16] Patrick Biggins ,state representative from the11th district (2025–present)[ 16] Geoff Luxenberg ,state representative from the12th district (2011–2015, 2019–present)[ 16] Jason Doucette ,state representative from the13th district (2019–present)[ 16] Gary Turco ,state representative from the27th district (2019–present)[ 16] Mary Fortier ,state representative from the79th district (2023–present)[ 16] Labor unions Organizations Jillian Gilchrest
State officials State legislators Martha Marx ,state senator from the20th district (2023–present)[ 16] Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox ,state senator from the22nd district (2025–present)[ 16] Ceci Maher ,state senator from the26th district (2023–present)[ 16] Eleni Kavros DeGraw ,state representative from the17th district (2021–present)[ 16] Kate Farrar ,state representative from the20th district (2021–present)[ 16] Rebecca Martinez ,state representative from the22nd district (2025–present)[ 16] Amy Morrin Bello ,state representative from the28th district (2020–present)[ 16] Nick Menapace ,state representative from the37th district (2025–present)[ 16] Nick Gauthier ,state representative from the38th district (2025–present)[ 16] Jaime Foster ,state representative from the57th district (2021–present)[ 16] Laurie Sweet ,state representative from the91st district (2025–present)[ 16] Kai Belton ,state representative from the100th district (2023–present)[ 16] Robin Comey ,state representative from the102nd district (2019–present)[ 16] Aimee Berger-Girvalo ,state representative from the111th district (2021–present)[ 16] Mary Welander ,state representative from the114th district (2021–present)[ 16] Kaitlyn Shake ,state representative from the120th district (2025–present)[ 16] Jennifer Leeper ,state representative from the132nd district (2021–present)[ 16] Sarah Keitt ,state representative from the134th district (2023–present)[ 16] Anne Meiman Hughes ,state representative from the135th district (2019–present)[ 16] Lucy Dathan ,state representative from the142nd district (2019–present)[ 16] Organizations Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Luke Bronin (D) $1,737,707 $257,122 $1,480,585 Ruth Fortune (D) $53,054 $20,131 $32,923 Jillian Gilchrest (D) $103,351 $80,228 $23,123 John Larson (D) $1,496,255 $788,315 $956,670 Jack Perry (D) $532,427 $532,427 $0 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 22]
Gavin Solomon, businessman from New York[ 24] The 2nd district is located in the eastern part of the state and includesNew London andGroton . The incumbent is DemocratJoe Courtney , who was re-elected with 57.1% of the vote in 2024.[ 2]
Kyle Gauck, supply chain manager[ 30] Joe Courtney(not declared)
Labor unions Organizations Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Joe Courtney (D) $488,047 $317,744 $521,414 Kyle Gauck (D) $13,703 $11,544 $404 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 35]
George Austin, business owner[ 36] Sean Randall[ 37] Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand George Austin (R) $48,285 $38,766 $9,519 Mike France (R) $57,902 $33,795 $24,107 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 35]
The 3rd district is located in the south-central part of the state and includesNew Haven . The incumbent is DemocratRosa DeLauro , who was re-elected with 58.9% of the vote in 2024.[ 2]
Andrew Rice, biologist and democratic socialist activist[ 40] Rosa DeLauro
Labor unions Organizations Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Rosa DeLauro (D) $689,298 $675,149 $239,597 Damjan DeNoble (D) $11,413 $4,245 $0 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 44]
Christopher Lancia, law enforcement professional[ 45] Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Christopher Lancia (R) $10,090 $4,446 $5,644 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 44]
The 4th district is located in the south western part of the state and includesBridgeport ,Greenwich , andStamford . The incumbent is DemocratJim Himes who was re-elected with 61.1% of the vote in 2024.[ 2]
Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Jim Himes (D) $803,939 $672,395 $2,238,362 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 47]
Damon Lawrence Cerreta, cleaning service owner[ 49] Joseph Perez-Caputo, law student and actor[ 50] The 5th district is located in the north western part of the state and includesDanbury andWaterbury . The incumbent is DemocratJahana Hayes who was re-elected with 53.4% of the vote in 2024.[ 2]
Jahana Hayes
Labor unions Organizations Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Jahana Hayes (D) $910,655 $509,284 $923,921 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 60]
Michele Botelho, paralegal[ 61] Jonathan De Barros, nonprofit founder[ 62] Chris Shea, firefighter[ 63] Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Michele Botelho (R) $30,945[ a] $22,936 $2,527 Jonathan De Barros (R) $13,791 $9,651 $3,929 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 60]
^ $11,800 of this total was self-funded by Botelho. ^ "2026 State Primary Election Dates" .NCSL . May 9, 2025. RetrievedAugust 5, 2025 .^a b c d e "2024 House Vote Tracker" .Cook Political Report . RetrievedJune 13, 2025 .^ Pazniokas, Mark (July 22, 2025)."U.S. Rep. John Larson's potential Democratic challengers up to 4" .CT Mirror . RetrievedJuly 22, 2025 . ^ Putterman, Alex (July 30, 2025)."Former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin to run for Congress, challenging Larson" .Stamford Advocate . RetrievedJuly 30, 2025 . ^ Pazniokas, Mark (July 3, 2025)."CT US congressman in seat for decades might have a Democratic challenger" .Hartford Courant . RetrievedJuly 3, 2025 . ^ Cerulli, Mike (August 26, 2025)."State Rep. Jillian Gilchrest announces bid for Connecticut's 1st Congressional District" .WTNH . RetrievedAugust 26, 2025 . ^a b Solender, Andrew (May 15, 2025)."Scoop: House Democrats' oldest members mostly running again despite youth revolt" .Axios . RetrievedJune 13, 2025 . ^ Johnson, Brian (December 16, 2025)."Perry drops out of Congressional race" .The Bristol Press . RetrievedDecember 19, 2025 . ^ "2026 Endorsement Tracker" .VoteHub . January 8, 2026. RetrievedJanuary 31, 2026 .^ "VoteVets PAC Endorses Luke Bronin for Congress in CT-01" .Vote Vets . RetrievedJanuary 30, 2026 .^ "Larson adds new high-profile endorsement in crowded congressional race" .Yahoo News . November 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 13, 2025 .^ Abigail Murillo Villacorta (October 13, 2025)."U.S. Senator Murphy endorses Congressman Larson for re-election" .WFSB . RetrievedOctober 14, 2025 . ^a b c d e f g "CT congressional race turns to battle of endorsements. See who is backing whom" .Hartford Courant . December 3, 2025. Archived fromthe original on December 3, 2025. RetrievedDecember 4, 2025 .^ Cerulli, Mike (February 12, 2026)."House minority leader visits Connecticut to endorse Larson" .WTNH . RetrievedFebruary 13, 2026 . ^ Pazniokas, Mark (January 6, 2026)."Tong endorses U.S. Rep. John Larson as ally in fight against Trump" .CT Mirror . RetrievedJanuary 11, 2026 . ^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah "Tracking endorsements in the CT 1st Congressional District Democratic primary" .Connecticut Insider . RetrievedJanuary 11, 2026 .^ Pazniokas, Mark (September 12, 2025)."Facing four challengers, John Larson opens reelection campaign" .CT Mirror . RetrievedNovember 13, 2025 . ^a b "Thank You for Supporting Pro-Israel Candidates" . RetrievedFebruary 7, 2026 .^ "John Larson" .J Street PAC . RetrievedNovember 24, 2025 .^ "Luke Bronin out-fundraises John Larson in congressional race in Q3, with Jillian Gilchrest behind" .Connecticut Insider . Archived fromthe original on November 13, 2025. RetrievedDecember 4, 2025 .This week, she announced an endorsement from Indivisible Connecticut, a liberal advocacy group that has played a significant role in anti-Trump protests in recent months. ^ "Our Endorsed Candidates" .Track AIPAC .^a b "2026 Election United States House - Connecticut 1st" .fec.gov .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedFebruary 8, 2026 .^ Lemanski, Michael (August 26, 2025)."West Hartford Lawmaker Announces Congressional Run" .Patch Media . RetrievedAugust 26, 2025 . ^ "SOLOMON, GAVIN - Candidate overview" .FEC . RetrievedOctober 30, 2025 .^ "Endorsements" .VETERANS FOR AMERICA FIRST . RetrievedDecember 9, 2025 .^a b c d e "2026 CPR House Race Ratings" . Cook Political Report. RetrievedJune 13, 2025 .^a b c d e "2026 House Ratings" .Inside Elections .^a b c d e "2026 House" .Sabato's Crystal Ball . RetrievedJune 13, 2025 .^a b c d e "The 2026 House Forecast" .Race to the WH . RetrievedOctober 8, 2025 .^ Hallenbeck, Brian (July 9, 2025)."East Hampton man to challenge Courtney for 2026 nomination" .The Day . RetrievedJuly 10, 2025 . ^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1849556" .docquery.fec.gov . RetrievedSeptember 30, 2025 .^a b c "Our Recommended Candidates" .NEA Education Votes . RetrievedNovember 13, 2025 .^ "JDCA Endorsed Candidates" .Jewish Democratic Council of America . RetrievedNovember 24, 2025 .^ "Joe Courtney" .J Street PAC . RetrievedNovember 24, 2025 .^a b "2026 Election United States House - Connecticut 2nd" .fec.gov .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedFebruary 9, 2026 .^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1910047" .docquery.fec.gov . RetrievedAugust 29, 2025 .^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1913664" .docquery.fec.gov . RetrievedOctober 31, 2025 .^ "Republican Mike France suspends campaign to unseat Joe Courtney" .NBC Connecticut . February 4, 2026. RetrievedFebruary 5, 2026 .^ Hagen, Lisa (July 10, 2025)."New Haven attorney to challenge Rep. Rosa DeLauro in primary" .WNPR . RetrievedJuly 10, 2025 . ^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1916982" .docquery.fec.gov . RetrievedOctober 31, 2025 .^ "Rosa DeLauro" .J Street PAC . RetrievedNovember 24, 2025 .^a b "Endorsements" .Reproductive Freedom for All . RetrievedNovember 13, 2025 .^ "2026 Endorsements" .Population Connection Action Fund . RetrievedNovember 13, 2025 .^a b "2026 Election United States House - Connecticut 3rd" .fec.gov .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedFebruary 7, 2026 .^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1893709" .docquery.fec.gov . RetrievedJuly 10, 2025 .^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1793373" .docquery.fec.gov . RetrievedSeptember 30, 2025 .^ "2026 Election United States House - Connecticut 4th" .fec.gov .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedFebruary 7, 2026 .^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1933302" .docquery.fec.gov . RetrievedJanuary 16, 2026 .^ "202503040300501236.pdf" (PDF) .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedJuly 11, 2025 .^ "FEC Form for Report FEC-1894460" .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedJuly 11, 2025 .^a b c Klein, Riley (February 4, 2026)."Race for CT's 5th House District gets crowded with candidates" .The Lakeville Journal . RetrievedFebruary 4, 2026 . ^ "WAITE, JACKSON - Candidate overview" .FEC . RetrievedOctober 31, 2025 .^ "Candidates" .Elect Democratic Women . RetrievedNovember 24, 2025 .^ "Jahana Hayes" .Emily's List . RetrievedNovember 24, 2025 .^ "GIFFORDS PAC endorses key battleground champions running for reelection to Congress" .GIFFORDS . September 30, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 30, 2025 .^ "JDCA Endorsed Candidates" .Jewish Democratic Council of America . RetrievedNovember 24, 2025 .^ "Candidates" .jacpac.org .^ "Jahana Hayes" .J Street PAC . RetrievedNovember 24, 2025 .^ "2025-2026 Endorsements" .League of Conservation Voters . RetrievedNovember 13, 2025 .^a b "2026 Election United States House - Connecticut 5th" .fec.gov .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedOctober 31, 2025 .^ Hilario, Claudia S. (October 14, 2025)."Botelho announces candidacy for Congress in 5th District" .New Britain Herald . RetrievedOctober 15, 2025 . ^ Dixon, Ken; Hughes, Paul (October 24, 2025)."CT Republican congressional candidate's social media posts prompt police review" .CT Insider . RetrievedJanuary 22, 2026 . ^ Pazniokas, Mark (January 22, 2026)."Chris Shea joins GOP field for CT 5th Congressional District" .CT Mirror . RetrievedJanuary 22, 2026 . Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates
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