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2026 Race · Connecticut

U.S. House (District 2)

4 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 2) in Connecticut is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 4 candidates are on record: Joe Courtney (Democratic), George Austin (Republican), Sean Randall (Republican), and Kyle Gauck (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Joe Courtney (Democratic), who has served since January 2007, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

George Austin

Republican

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Sean Randall

Republican

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Kyle Gauck

Democratic

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Incumbent's record this term

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Joe Courtney

Democratic · Since January 2007

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Armed Services
  • Education and Workforce

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.8925

    Job Corps and Skilled Defense Workforce Act

  • HRES.1209

    Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April as a celebration of more than 1,000...

2026 Connecticut U.S. House (District 2) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 2) in Connecticut in 2026?

Joe Courtney (Democratic), George Austin (Republican), Sean Randall (Republican), and Kyle Gauck (Democratic). Joe Courtney is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Connecticut U.S. House (District 2) 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?

Joe Courtney, a Democratic, currently represents Connecticut, serving since January 2007.

What committees does Joe Courtney serve on?

Joe Courtney serves on House Committee on Armed Services and House Committee on Education and Workforce. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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