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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 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.[ 1] Larson has faced criticism due to his age; he would turn 80 during his next term. He is expected to face several challengers in the Democratic primary, but has repeatedly said he will run for re-election.[ 2]
Campaign finance reports as of August 25, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand John Larson (D) $249,345.12 $235,607.25 $262,467.12 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 9]
The 2nd district is located in the eastern part of the state and includesNew London andGroton . The incumbent is DemocratJoe Courtney , who was elected with 57.1% of the vote in 2024.[ 1]
Kyle Gauck, supply chain manager[ 15] Campaign finance reports as of August 28, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Joe Courtney (D) $162,561.24 $165,525.96 $348,146.78 Kyle Gauck (D) $7,189.43 $5,586.70 $997.38 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 17]
George Austin, business owner[ 19] 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.[ 1]
Campaign finance reports as of August 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Rosa DeLauro (D) $338,656.84 $391,230.43 $172,874.50 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 21]
Christopher Lancia, law enforcement professional[ 22] The 4th district is located in the south western part of the state and includesGreenwich andStamford . The incumbent is DemocratJim Himes who was re-elected with 61.1% of the vote in 2024.[ 1]
Damon Lawrence Cerreta[ 25] Joseph Perez-Caputo[ 26] 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.[ 1]
Winter Solomita[ 27] Jackson Taddeo-Waite[ 28] Jahana Hayes (not declared)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Jahana Hayes (D) $193,753 $112,323 $603,981 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 30]
Michele Botelho, paralegal[ 31] Jonathan De Barros, nonprofit founder[ 32] Campaign finance reports as of September 6, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Jonathan De Barros (R) $7,575.62 $1,782.87 $5,792.75 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 30]
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