Rosa L. DeLauro
Rosa L. DeLauro
CT-03 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationConnecticut
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports higher taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations, expansion of refundable tax credits for low- and middle-income families (including an expanded Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit lookback provisions), and criticizes Republican tax cuts for favoring corporations and harming homeowners. Advocates using tax policy to fund government investments in infrastructure and social programs and to reduce inequality.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable health coverage through a government-run public option/expanded Medicare approach (co-sponsored the Medicare for America Act) and strengthening the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid rather than adopting single-payer Medicare-for-All. Advocates policies to make coverage universal and affordable while preserving/improving existing programs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports strengthening border security while managing immigration in ways that uphold legal and humanitarian values; advocates funding for shelter and services for migrants and opposes extreme enforcement measures.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports protecting and expanding access to abortion and reproductive healthcare, opposes efforts to restrict or ban abortion, and has acted to remove federal funding restrictions such as the Hyde Amendment. She has led Democratic efforts to defend reproductive rights and has called for preserving abortion access after the Supreme Court decisions limiting Roe v. Wade.
Climate & Energy
Supports large-scale climate action including the Green New Deal framework and federal investment to build a clean energy economy, climate resilience, and environmental justice. Has used her Appropriations role to advance funding for clean energy, energy efficiency, and climate resilience projects in Connecticut. Advocates directing federal resources (including Inflation Reduction Act funds) to local climate and environmental initiatives.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports commonsense gun-safety measures including federal safe-storage requirements, keeping guns out of classrooms, and restrictions on assault-weapons purchases (such as raising the purchase age). Advocates for federal action to mirror Connecticut’s stronger gun laws and to hold irresponsible gun owners accountable.
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