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Larson Faces Primary Challenge from Bronin in Connecticut House Race

Democratic Rep. John Larson is the only Connecticut House member facing a contested primary as he competes against former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin and others.

Aug 11, 2026, 9:59 PM The Hill

John Larsonperson Hartford Mayor Luke Broninperson Connecticut’s Houseperson Democratic Repperson Chris Coonsperson Connecticut Houseperson Richard Blumenthalperson Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigiegperson Connecticut House Raceperson Larson Faces Primary Challengeperson Democratic Sensperson Connecticut’s Democratic Senators Richard Blumenthaltopic

Representative John B. Larson of Connecticut 1st Congressional district, speaking before the crowd at a rally the presidential campaign of Senator Barack Obama in Hartford, Connecticut. Representatives Rosa DeLauro and Chris Murphy are seated onstage. · Photo by Ragesoss · Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 · Source: wikimedia

All five of Connecticut’s House members are running for reelection in 2026, but only one faces a contested primary. Democratic Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) is competing against former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin and two additional candidates for the Democratic nomination.

Larson has secured endorsements from Connecticut’s Democratic Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Coons. Bronin, meanwhile, has received support from former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

Larson was last seen leaving the Capitol following the final votes of the week on Friday, December 12, 2025.

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