The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Connecticut were held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 to elect the five U.S. representatives from the state of Connecticut, one from each of the state's five congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on August 9.
Incumbent Democrat John B. Larson, who had represented the district since 1999, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 58% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+13.
Incumbent Democrat Joe Courtney, who had represented the district since 2007, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 62% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+5.
Incumbent Democrat Rosa DeLauro, who had represented the district since 1991, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 67% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+11.
Incumbent Democrat Jim Himes, who had represented the district since 2009, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 51% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+5.
Incumbent Democrat Elizabeth Esty, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 50% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+3.