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Connecticut's 1st Congressional District (CT-1)

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John B. Larson, a Democrat, has represented the district since 1999.

The district includes parts of Hartford, Litchfield, and Middlesex counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 721,392, a median household income of $87,708, and a median age of 40.3. Of residents 25 and older, 39.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of John B. Larson, U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 1st District
John B. Larson

U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 1st District · Democrat

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2026 election

Larson lost the 2026 primary for this seat on Aug 11, 2026.

6 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 CT-1 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for CT-1 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Luke BroninDemocratic$3,070,151$600,894Jul 22
John B. Larson (incumbent)Democratic$2,733,260$809,903Jul 22
Jack PerryDemocratic$532,427$0Dec 31
Jillian GilchrestDemocratic$163,909$34,544Jul 22
Ruth R. FortuneDemocratic$106,849$21,383Jul 22
Amy Fogelstrom ChaiRepublican$20,827$344Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
721,392
Median household income
$87,708
Median age
40.3
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Connecticut senators

Neighboring districts

  • CT-2 · Joe Courtney (D)
  • CT-3 · Rosa DeLauro (D)
  • CT-5 · Jahana Hayes (D)
  • MA-1 · Richard Neal (D)

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