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John Bolton

John Bolton

Republican candidate for Attorney General in Connecticut

Live Odds — Connecticut Attorney General winner?

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1%chance to win

$1.1KNOV 7, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleAttorney

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

GenderMale

LocationConnecticut

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BackgroundAttorney

Notable personal detailsJohn Robert Bolton is an American attorney and foreign policy official who has served in senior roles in Republican administrations. He was Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs (2001–2005) and U.S. Representative to the United Nations (2005–2006). He also served as U.S. National Security Advisor in the Trump administration (2018–2019).

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Political Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

John Bolton’s campaign emphasizes affordability, consumer protection, and accountability in state government. He also says he will fight to lower energy costs and protect taxpayers, but there is no clear, explicit tax-cut or tax-increase agenda laid out in the available materials.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

John Bolton has described himself as opposed to abortion except in cases of rape, incest, or the life of the mother. His stated view supports legal restrictions while preserving limited exceptions.

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Climate & Energy

The campaign emphasizes lowering utility bills, challenging policies that raise energy costs, and making rate cases a priority. It also says Connecticut should defend itself when neighboring-state pollution harms its water and natural resources, but it does not lay out a broader climate policy agenda.

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