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John Larson

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Connecticut

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Democrat

John Larson

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Connecticut

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CT-01 Democratic nominee?

$53.5K

AUG 18, 2026

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$53.5K

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Candidate Overview

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

Current roleU.S. Representative

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyModerate Democrat

Age78 years old (Jul 22, 1948)

GenderMale

LocationConnecticut

BackgroundU.S. Representative

EducationCentral Connecticut State University (B.A.)

Notable personal detailsJohn Barry Larson is a U.S. Representative for Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District, first elected to Congress in 1998 and serving since 1999. Before Congress, he served in the Connecticut State Senate and was Senate President pro tempore (1987–1995). He previously worked as a high school history teacher and coach, and has been active in Democratic politics in Connecticut for decades.

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Political Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports measures that protect middle-class taxpayers and oppose large tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and corporations, while backing tax credits and program expansions that aid families and workers. Serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and has sponsored or supported amendments and legislation intended to shield middle-income taxpayers and extend targeted tax relief (for example, ACA premium tax credits and child-related supports).

Healthcare

Supports expanding public coverage through a Medicare-based public option (described as “Medicare for All Who Want It”) and policies to increase access and affordability rather than eliminating private insurance. Advocates targeted measures such as protections for people with preexisting conditions and efforts to reduce drug costs.

Immigration & Border

Supports protections for immigrants and asylum access while backing bipartisan reforms and oversight of immigration enforcement; opposes racial profiling and ICE actions near polling places and has supported resettlement for vulnerable allies. Positions combine humanitarian protections with support for negotiated/enforcement reforms.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports protecting and restoring nationwide access to abortion and reproductive health care, including sponsoring federal legislation to codify abortion rights and guarantee abortion services through federal programs. Frames reproductive rights as fundamental health care and has introduced/co-sponsored bills to restore Roe-era protections and ensure abortion access for veterans.

Climate & Energy

Supports addressing climate change through clean-energy investment, industry transition policies, and market-based measures such as carbon pricing; advocates for fuel-cell and hydrogen technology and federal funding for renewable energy and infrastructure. Endorses climate solutions and modernizing the economy while reducing emissions rather than rejecting transitional fossil-fuel use outright.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports enhanced background checks, closing background-check loopholes, state red flag laws/funding, and restrictions on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines; has sponsored/advocated for legislation to limit access to assault weapons and related financing. Has voted in favor of federal background-check legislation.

Latest News

AINews Summary

Last updatedSep 2, 2026

John Larson has lost the Democratic primary in Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, according to unofficial results. Bronin won about 54% of the vote, while Larson got about 34%, ending Larson’s long run representing the district since 1999. The race had become increasingly competitive in the weeks before the vote, with Larson and Bronin trading attacks and competing for union support and endorsements.

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