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2026 Race · Connecticut

U.S. House (District 3)

5 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 3) in Connecticut is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 5 candidates are on record: Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic), Rafael Irizarry (Republican), Christopher Lancia (Republican), Damjan DeNoble (Democratic), and Andrew Rice (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic), who has served since January 1991, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Rafael Irizarry

Republican

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Christopher Lancia

Republican

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Damjan DeNoble

Democratic

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Andrew Rice

Democratic

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Incumbent's record this term

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Rosa L. DeLauro

Democratic · Since January 1991

Ranking Member

Appropriations

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Appropriations· Ranking Member

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9347

    To strengthen protections against child labor violations, and for other purposes.

  • HR.9015

    Physician Education for Fistula Treatment Act

2026 Connecticut U.S. House (District 3) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 3) in Connecticut in 2026?

Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic), Rafael Irizarry (Republican), Christopher Lancia (Republican), Damjan DeNoble (Democratic), and Andrew Rice (Democratic). Rosa L. DeLauro is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Connecticut U.S. House (District 3) 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?

Rosa L. DeLauro, a Democratic, currently represents Connecticut, serving since January 1991.

What committees does Rosa L. DeLauro serve on?

Rosa L. DeLauro serves on House Committee on Appropriations. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.