2026 Midterms Voting Guide: Connecticut

House of Representatives — Connecticut

District 1

General Election: November 3, 2026
Primary: August 11, 2026

Candidates:

John Larson

• Party: Democratic Party
• Incumbent: Yes
• Age: 77
• Residence: Hartford, Connecticut
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Connecticut
• Professional Background: Former high school teacher; business owner; advocated for medical access, Family and Medical Leave Act, Affordable Care Act; involved in gun violence prevention and peaceful negotiation measures.
• Prior Public Service: Served on East Hartford Board of Education, East Hartford Town Council, Connecticut State Senate (Pro Tempore), U.S. Congress since 1998
• Campaign Website: Link

Luke Bronin

• Party: Democratic Party
• Incumbent: No
• Age: 47
• Residence: Hartford, Connecticut
• Education: Master’s degree from Balliol College, Oxford; Bachelor’s from Yale University; J.D. from Yale Law School
• Professional Background: Former Mayor of Hartford (2016-2024); Yale Law School lecturer; involved in public policy addressing education funding and systemic inequities
• Prior Public Service: Mayor of Hartford; Hartford Board of Education
• Campaign Website: Link

Jillian Gilchrest

• Party: Democratic Party
• Incumbent: No
• Age: 44
• Residence: West Hartford, Connecticut
• Education: Bachelor’s from University of Connecticut; Master’s in Social Work from University of Connecticut School of Social Work
• Professional Background: Social worker; Director of Health Professional Outreach for Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence; advocate for women’s health and safety
• Prior Public Service: West Hartford Board of Education; Connecticut Senate (District 3)
• Campaign Website: Link

Ruth Fortune

• Party: Democratic Party
• Incumbent: No
• Age: 38
• Residence: Hartford, Connecticut
• Education: Bachelor’s from University of Connecticut; Master’s in Social Work
• Professional Background: Social worker focusing on health and safety; advocate for systemic equity
• Prior Public Service: East Hartford Board of Education; Connecticut Senate (District 3)
• Campaign Website: Link

Amy Chai

• Party: Republican Party
• Incumbent: No
• Age: 59
• Residence: Unknown
• Education: Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Baruch College; J.D. from University of Connecticut Law School
• Professional Background: Financial advisor; trust and estate attorney; advocate for intergenerational financial stability
• Prior Public Service: Connecticut State Senate (District 3)
• Campaign Website: Link

District 2

General Election: November 3, 2026
Primary: August 11, 2026

Candidates:

Joe Courtney

• Party: Democratic Party
• Incumbent: Yes
• Age: 73
• Residence: Vernon, Connecticut
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from Tufts University; J.D. from University of Connecticut
• Professional Background: Extensive career in politics; served in Congress since 2006; served on House Armed Services Committee and House Committee on Education and the Workforce
• Prior Public Service: Connecticut General Assembly (1987-1994); Congress since 2006
• Campaign Website: Link

George Austin

• Party: Republican Party
• Incumbent: No
• Age: 37
• Residence: Suffield, Connecticut
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from Central Connecticut State University
• Professional Background: Small business owner; background in construction management
• Prior Public Service: Served in local government
• Campaign Website: Link

District 3

General Election: November 3, 2026
Primary: August 11, 2026

Candidates:

Rosa DeLauro

• Party: Democratic Party
• Incumbent: Yes
• Age: 83
• Residence: New Haven, Connecticut
• Education: Bachelor’s from Marymount College; Master’s from Columbia University
• Professional Background: Worked with U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd; served as campaign manager and staff; involved in public service organizations like EMILY’s List
• Prior Public Service: U.S. House of Representatives since 1991
• Campaign Website: Link

Christopher Lancia

• Party: Republican Party
• Incumbent: No
• Age: 56
• Residence: Milford, Connecticut
• Education: Bachelor’s in Emergency Management from Post University; graduate of Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and Maritime Law Enforcement Training Program
• Professional Background: Law enforcement; private security; public safety expertise
• Prior Public Service: None listed
• Campaign Website: Link

District 4

General Election: November 3, 2026
Primary: August 11, 2026

Candidates:

Jim Himes

• Party: Democratic Party
• Incumbent: Yes
• Age: 60
• Residence: Greenwich, Connecticut
• Education: Bachelor’s from Harvard University; Master’s from Oxford University
• Professional Background: Former Goldman Sachs executive; worked on urban poverty and affordable housing initiatives
• Prior Public Service: U.S. House of Representatives since 2008; served on House Intelligence and Financial Services Committees
• Campaign Website: Link

Damon Cerretta

• Party: Independent
• Incumbent: No
• Age: 33
• Residence: Greenwich, Connecticut
• Education: Bachelor’s from Framingham State University
• Professional Background: Entrepreneur; business management; private sector experience
• Prior Public Service: None listed
• Campaign Website: Link

Michael Goldstein

• Party: Republican Party
• Incumbent: No
• Age: 63
• Residence: Greenwich, Connecticut
• Education: Bachelor’s from Harpur College; MD from SUNY Downstate Medical School; JD from Pace University
• Professional Background: Ophthalmic surgeon; medical practice owner; healthcare legal expertise
• Prior Public Service: None listed
• Campaign Website: Link

Daniel Miressi

• Party: Republican Party
• Incumbent: No
• Age: 36
• Residence: Norwalk, Connecticut
• Education: Bachelor’s from Framingham State University
• Professional Background: Former athlete; community and youth coach; leadership in local organizations
• Prior Public Service: None listed
• Campaign Website: Link

District 5

General Election: November 3, 2026
Primary: August 11, 2026

Candidates:

Jahana Hayes

• Party: Democratic Party
• Incumbent: Yes
• Age: 53
• Residence: Unknown
• Education: Bachelor’s from Southern Connecticut State University; Master’s from University of Saint Joseph; advanced degrees in Educational Administration
• Professional Background: Educator for 15 years; community organizer; advocate for public education and youth services
• Prior Public Service: U.S. House of Representatives since 2018
• Campaign Website: Link

Chris Shea

• Party: Republican Party
• Incumbent: No
• Age: 55
• Residence: Cheshire, Connecticut
• Education: Bachelor’s from Charter Oak State College; military training at LDO/CWO Academy
• Professional Background: Navy veteran; law enforcement; public safety; community service
• Prior Public Service: North Haven Fire Department Lieutenant; local community engagement
• Campaign Website: Link

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