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CT-01 Democratic nominee?
$17.5K
AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age78 years old (Jul 22, 1948)
GenderMale
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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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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.
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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.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
John Larson is in the news because he is in a competitive Democratic primary for Connecticut’s 1st District, with the August 11 vote approaching. Recent reports say he has stepped up attacks on Luke Bronin, while union leaders are backing Larson and criticizing Bronin’s labor record and fundraising. The race has widened to four candidates after Ruth Fortune qualified for the ballot. Larson has also received a local endorsement highlighting his record on labor, healthcare, transportation, and Social Security.
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Articles
HCHartford Courant1 month ago
John Larson steps up attacks on Luke Bronin in congressional race
Neutral
HCHartford Courant2 months ago
I will proudly vote for US Rep. John Larson
Positive
HCHartford Courant2 months ago
Democrats must have courage for change in 1st District
Negative
HCHartford Courant1 month ago
Ruth Fortune qualifies for 4-way congressional primary
Neutral
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
CT-01 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of John Larson for CT-01 Democratic nominee?
Labor unions and local elected officials
Labor organization
A group of labor unions and current and former elected officials endorsed John Larson.
National Air Traffic Controllers Association
Political organization
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association endorsed John Larson in his re-election campaign.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$2.5M
$1.8M
$1.2M
$615.1K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$1.8M
$364.5K
$1.9M
$78.9K
Cycle 2024
$1.5M
$248.7K
$1.7M
$69.1K
Cycle 2026
$2.5M
$1.1M
$1.6M
$90.5K
Source: FEC