Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District (CT-3)
Last updated · 5 sources
Rosa DeLauro, a Democrat, has represented the district since 1991.
The district includes parts of New Haven, Middlesex, and Fairfield counties.
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 724,297, a median household income of $90,395, and a median age of 40.7. Of residents 25 and older, 40.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative

2026 election
DeLauro has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 4 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.
4 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 CT-3 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa DeLauro (incumbent) | Democratic | $1,152,007 | $349,418 | Jun 30 |
| Andrew James Rice | Independent | $29,133 | $9,982 | Jun 30 |
| Christopher John Lancia | Republican | $14,649 | $4,028 | Jun 30 |
| Damjan Denoble | Democratic | $11,468 | $55 | Mar 31 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 724,297
- Median household income
- $90,395
- Median age
- 40.7
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.5%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Connecticut senators
Richard BlumenthalU.S. Senator for Connecticut · Democrat
Chris MurphyU.S. Senator for Connecticut · Democrat
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026