2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Connecticut

For related races, see 2026 United States House of Representatives elections.
Not to be confused with 2026 Connecticut House of Representatives election.
2026 United House of Representatives elections in Connecticut
November 3, 2026
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The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Connecticut will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the five U.S. representatives from the State of Connecticut, one from each of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections.

District 1

See also: Connecticut's 1st congressional district

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.[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]

Democratic primary

Declared

Publicly expressed interest

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
John Larson (D) $139,982 $92,018 $296,693
Source: Federal Election Commission[6]

Republican primary

Filed paperwork

  • Amy Chai, doctor[7]

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[8] Solid D June 13, 2025
Inside Elections[9] Solid D June 13, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[10] Safe D June 13, 2025

District 2

See also: Connecticut's 2nd congressional district

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 elected with 57.1% of the vote in 2024.[1]

Democratic primary

Declared

  • Kyle Gauck, supply chain manager[11]

Potential

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Joe Courtney (D) $89,914 $87,049 $353,976
Source: Federal Election Commission[12]

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[8] Solid D June 13, 2025
Inside Elections[9] Solid D June 13, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[10] Safe D June 13, 2025

District 3

See also: Connecticut's 3rd congressional district

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.[1]

Democratic primary

Declared

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Rosa DeLauro (D) $127,555 $217,456 $135,547
Source: Federal Election Commission[14]

Republican primary

Filed paperwork

  • Christopher Lancia[15]

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[8] Solid D June 13, 2025
Inside Elections[9] Solid D June 13, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[10] Safe D June 13, 2025

District 4

See also: Connecticut's 4th congressional district

The 4th district is located in the south western part of the state and includes Greenwich and Stamford.  The incumbent is Democrat Jim Himes who was re-elected with 61.1% of the vote in 2024.[1]

Democratic primary

Potential

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Jim Himes (D) $208,031 $95,242 $2,219,607
Source: Federal Election Commission[16]

Independents

Filed paperwork

  • Damon Lawrence Cerreta[17]
  • Joseph Perez-Caputo[18]

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[8] Solid D May 29, 2025
Inside Elections[9] Solid D June 13, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[10] Safe D June 13, 2025

District 5

See also: Connecticut's 5th congressional district

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.[1]

Democratic primary

Filed paperwork

  • Winter Solomita[19]
  • Jackson Taddeo-Waite[20]

Potential

Fundraising

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[21]

Republican primary

Filed paperwork

  • Jonathan De Barros[22]

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[8] Likely D May 29, 2025
Inside Elections[9] Solid D June 13, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[10] Likely D June 13, 2025

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "2024 House Vote Tracker". Cook Political Report. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Pazniokas, Mark (July 22, 2025). "U.S. Rep. John Larson's potential Democratic challengers up to 4". CT Mirror. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  3. ^ Putterman, Alex (July 30, 2025). "Former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin to run for Congress, challenging Larson". Stamford Advocate. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  4. ^ Pazniokas, Mark (July 3, 2025). "CT US congressman in seat for decades might have a Democratic challenger". Hartford Courant. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  5. ^ a b Solender, Andrew (May 15, 2025). "Scoop: House Democrats' oldest members mostly running again despite youth revolt". Axios. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  6. ^ "2026 Election United States House - Connecticut 1st". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
  7. ^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1882402". docquery.fec.gov. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
  8. ^ a b c d e "2026 CPR House Race Ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  9. ^ a b c d e "2026 House Ratings". Inside Elections.
  10. ^ a b c d e "2026 House". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  11. ^ Hallenbeck, Brian (July 9, 2025). "East Hampton man to challenge Courtney for 2026 nomination". The Day. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
  12. ^ "2026 Election United States House - Connecticut 2nd". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  13. ^ Hagen, Lisa (July 10, 2025). "New Haven attorney to challenge Rep. Rosa DeLauro in primary". WNPR. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
  14. ^ "2026 Election United States House - Connecticut 3rd". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  15. ^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1893709". docquery.fec.gov. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
  16. ^ "2026 Election United States House - Connecticut 4th". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  17. ^ "202503040300501236.pdf" (PDF). Federal Election Commission. March 4, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  18. ^ "FEC Form for Report FEC-1894460". Federal Election Commission. June 3, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  19. ^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1848301". Federal Election Commission. November 7, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  20. ^ Dixon, Ken (July 8, 2025). "Three Connecticut Democrats file potential primary documents against sitting members of Congress". ctpost. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
  21. ^ "2026 Election United States House - Connecticut 5th". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  22. ^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1880660". docquery.fec.gov. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
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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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