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2026 Race · Connecticut

U.S. House (District 1)

8 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 1) in Connecticut is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 8 candidates are on record: John Larson (Democratic), Amy Chai (Republican), Earvin Eugene (Republican), Luke Bronin (Democratic), Ruth Fortune (Democratic), Jillian Gilchrest (Democratic), Mark Stewart Greenstein (Democratic), and Tom McCormick (Democratic). The seat is currently held by John B. Larson (Democratic), who has served since January 1999, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Amy Chai

Republican

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Earvin Eugene

Republican

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Luke Bronin

Democratic

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Ruth Fortune

Democratic

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Jillian Gilchrest

Democratic

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Mark Stewart Greenstein

Democratic

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Tom McCormick

Democratic

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Incumbent's record this term

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John B. Larson

Democratic · Since January 1999

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Ways and Means

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9355

    To amend title 28, United States Code, to reform the process for payment of certain compromise...

  • HR.9354

    To reform the financing of House elections, and for other purposes.

2026 Connecticut U.S. House (District 1) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 1) in Connecticut in 2026?

John Larson (Democratic), Amy Chai (Republican), Earvin Eugene (Republican), Luke Bronin (Democratic), Ruth Fortune (Democratic), Jillian Gilchrest (Democratic), Mark Stewart Greenstein (Democratic), and Tom McCormick (Democratic). John Larson is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Connecticut U.S. House (District 1) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Connecticut and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

John B. Larson, a Democratic, currently represents Connecticut, serving since January 1999.

What committees does John B. Larson serve on?

John B. Larson serves on House Committee on Ways and Means. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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