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 will take 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.ÃÂ The incumbent is Democrat John Larson, who was re-elected with 63.1% of the vote in 2024.
Larson has faced criticism due to his age; he would turn 80 during his next term. He is facing several challengers in the Democratic primary, but has repeatedly said he will run for re-election.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
Polling
John Larson vs. Luke Bronin vs. Jillian Gilchrest<br />
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Filed paperwork
- Gavin Solomon, businessman
Endorsements
Fundraising
General election
Predictions
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
Declared
- Kyle Gauck, supply chain manager
Filed paperwork
Endorsements
Fundraising
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- George Austin, business owner
Filed paperwork
Withdrawn
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
General election
Predictions
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
Declared
- Rosa DeLauro, incumbent U.S. representative
- Andrew Rice, biologist and democratic socialist activist
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Christopher Lancia, law enforcement professional
Fundraising
General election
Predictions
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
Filed paperwork
Fundraising
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Michael Goldstein, nominee for this district in 2024
- Daniel Miressi
Independents
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Damon Lawrence Cerreta, cleaning service owner
- Joseph Perez-Caputo, law student and actor
General election
Predictions
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
Declared
- Jahana Hayes, incumbent U.S. representative
- Winter Solomita
- Jackson Taddeo-Waite (filed to run as an Independent)
Endorsements
Fundraising
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Michele Botelho, paralegal
- Jonathan De Barros, nonprofit founder
- Chris Shea, firefighter
Fundraising
General election
Predictions
See also
Notes
Partisan clients
References
External links
Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
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