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. The primary elections took place on August 11, 2026.
District 1
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.
Larson faced criticism due to his age; he would turn 80 during the next term. He faced several challengers in the Democratic primary, but repeatedly said he would run for re-election. The state Democratic party endorsed his most prominent opponent, former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin, who ultimately defeated Larson in a landslide. Other candidates in the primary included Ruth Fortune, a member of the Hartford Board of Education, and Jillian Gilchrest, a state representative.
Bronin will face Republican Amy Chai in the general election.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Luke Bronin, former mayor of Hartford (2016–2024) Eliminated in primary Ruth Fortune, member of the Hartford Board of Education Jillian Gilchrest, state representative from the 18th district (2019–present) John Larson, incumbent U.S. representative
Withdrawn Jack Perry, Southington town councilor
Endorsements
Fundraising Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate. Campaign finance reports as of July 22, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handLuke Bronin (D)$3,070,150$2,469,256$600,894Ruth Fortune (D)$106,849$85,466$21,382Jillian Gilchrest (D)$163,908$129,364$34,543John Larson (D)$2,733,259$2,172,086$809,902Jack Perry (D)$532,427$532,427$0Source: Federal Election Commission
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error LukeBronin RuthFortune JillianGilchrest JohnLarson UndecidedGlobal Strategy Group (D)May 18–21, 2026500 (LV)± 4.4%38%4%10%30%18%GQR (D)January 27 – February 1, 2026400 (LV)± 4.9%26%–9%49%15%
Results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Amy Chai, doctor and Independent Party candidate for Connecticut's 3rd congressional district in 2022
Filed paperwork Gavin Solomon, businessman
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handAmy Chai (R)$20,827$16,227344Source: Federal Election Commission
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report June 13, 2025 Inside Elections June 13, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball June 13, 2025 The Economist May 6, 2026
Post-primary endorsements
District 2
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.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Joe Courtney, incumbent U.S. representative
Withdrawn Kyle Gauck, supply chain manager
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJoe Courtney (D)$760,424$508,302$603,233Kyle Gauck (D)$22,593$21,011$27Source: Federal Election Commission
Republican primary Candidates Nominee George Austin, business owner
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)
Endorsements
Fundraising Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate. Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handGeorge Austin (R)$283,997$84,046$199,950Mike France (R)$70,790$70,790$0Source: Federal Election Commission
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report June 13, 2025 Inside Elections June 13, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball June 13, 2025 The Economist May 6, 2026
District 3
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.
Democratic primary Candidates
Nominee Rosa DeLauro, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated at convention Andrew Rice, molecular biologist and DSA member (running as an independent)
Withdrawn Damjan DeNoble, attorney
Endorsements
Fundraising Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate. Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handRosa DeLauro (D)$1,152,006$1,028,036$349,418Damjan DeNoble (D)$11,468$4,245$55Andrew Rice (D)$29,133$119,151$9,981Source: Federal Election Commission
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Christopher Lancia, law enforcement professional Eliminated at convention Rafael Irizarry, nominee for Connecticut's 121st House of Representatives district in 2024
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handChristopher Lancia (R)$14,649$4,446$4,028Source: Federal Election Commission
Independents Candidates Declared Thomas Egan, attorney
Filed Paperwork Andrew Rice, biologist and democratic socialist activist (previously ran in the Democratic primary)
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report June 13, 2025 Inside Elections June 13, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball June 13, 2025 The Economist May 6, 2026
District 4
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.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee Jim Himes, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated at convention
Joseph Perez-Caputo, law student and community organizer (filed to run as an independent)
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJim Himes (D)$1,379,560$968,702$2,517,676Source: Federal Election Commission
Republican primary Nominee Michael Goldstein, nominee for this district in 2024, and candidate in 2020 and 2022
Eliminated in primary Daniel Miressi
Filed paperwork Luz Bueno
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handMichael Goldstein (R)$46,809$5,767$41,041Daniel Miressi (R)$10,721$10,491$0Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Independents Candidates Filed paperwork Damon Lawrence Cerreta, cleaning service owner Joseph Perez-Caputo, law student and community organizer
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report May 29, 2025 Inside Elections June 13, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball June 13, 2025 The Economist May 6, 2026
District 5
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.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee Jahana Hayes, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated at convention Winter Solomita Jackson Taddeo-Waite, filmmaker (running as an independent)
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJahana Hayes (D)$1,290,077$728,471$1,084,158 Source: Federal Election Commission
Republican primary Nominee Chris Shea, firefighter Eliminated in primary Jonathan De Barros, nonprofit founder
Eliminated at convention Michele Botelho, paralegal
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handMichele Botelho (R)$56,496$51,015$0Jonathan De Barros (R)$24,699$17,455$7,034Chris Shea (R)$311,675$166,058$145,616 Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Independents Candidates Filed paperwork Jackson Taddeo-Waite, filmmaker (previously ran in the Democratic primary)
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ September 25, 2026 The Cook Political Report January 15, 2026 Inside Elections June 13, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 30, 2026 The Economist May 6, 2026
Post-primary endorsements
See also 2026 Connecticut elections 2026 United States House of Representatives elections 2026 Connecticut House of Representatives election
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References
External links Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates Luke Bronin (D) Amy Chai (R)
Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates George Austin (R) Joe Courtney (D)
Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates Rosa DeLauro (D) Christopher Lancia (R) Andrew Rice (I)
Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates Michael Goldstein (R) Jim Himes (D) Joseph Perez-Caputo (I)
Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates Jahana Hayes (D) Chris Shea (R)