George Austin
CT-02 Republican nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSmall business owner
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationConnecticut
BackgroundSmall business owner
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EducationCentral Connecticut State University — degree in Construction Management
Notable personal detailsGeorge Patrick Austin is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Connecticut’s 2nd Congressional District (2026). He is a small business owner with a background in construction management. He attended Central Connecticut State University and earned a degree in Construction Management. His campaign emphasizes affordability, workforce/trade education, and border security.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports defending Medicare for current seniors while opposing expansions that he describes as unfunded; emphasizes lowering costs and fixing drivers of health-care spending rather than increasing federal subsidies or expanding entitlement programs. Aligns with the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) approach promoted by President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., focusing on public‑health measures and reducing system waste to improve affordability and solvency.
Immigration & Border
The candidate supports strict enforcement-first immigration policies, calling for physically closing U.S. borders, strengthening border enforcement, expanding cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, and prioritizing public safety over relaxed immigration access. He advocates expedited vetting, expanding ports of entry, and measures to combat human trafficking while opposing sanctuary-type limits on ICE cooperation.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports parental notification requirements for minors seeking abortion and voiced personal opposition to abortion in late-term/partial-birth cases; spoke in favor of HB 5309 (parental notification) based on personal experience. Positions indicate support for restrictions on minor access and limits on certain late-term procedures while not advocating a total ban.
Climate & Energy
Supports energy policies aimed at lowering utility bills and emphasizes affordability and energy reliability over aggressive green policies. Expressly rejects what he calls "extreme green ideology" and frames energy choices in terms of cost, practical solutions, and limited government intervention.
Endorsements
Endorsers of George Austin for CT-02 Republican nominee?
College Republicans
Public figure
College Republicans endorsed George Austin in Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
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Source: FEC
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