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2026 Race · Connecticut

U.S. House (District 4)

6 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 4) in Connecticut is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 6 candidates are on record: Jim Himes (Democratic), Luz Bueno (Republican), Michael Goldstein (Republican), Daniel Miressi (Republican), Joseph Perez-Caputo (Democratic), and Damon Cerreta (Independent). The seat is currently held by James A. Himes (Democratic), who has served since January 2009, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Luz Bueno

Republican

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Michael Goldstein

Republican

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Daniel Miressi

Republican

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Joseph Perez-Caputo

Democratic

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Damon Cerreta

Independent

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Incumbent's record this term

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James A. Himes

Democratic · Since January 2009

Ranking Member

House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence· Ranking Member
  • Financial Services

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.7792

    Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act of 2026

  • HR.3395

    Middle Market IPO Cost Act

2026 Connecticut U.S. House (District 4) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 4) in Connecticut in 2026?

Jim Himes (Democratic), Luz Bueno (Republican), Michael Goldstein (Republican), Daniel Miressi (Republican), Joseph Perez-Caputo (Democratic), and Damon Cerreta (Independent). Jim Himes is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Connecticut U.S. House (District 4) 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?

James A. Himes, a Democratic, currently represents Connecticut, serving since January 2009.

What committees does James A. Himes serve on?

James A. Himes serves on House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Committee on Financial Services. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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