Connecticut's 4th Congressional District (CT-4)
Last updated · 5 sources
Jim Himes, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2009.
The district includes parts of Fairfield and New Haven counties.
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 728,656, a median household income of $119,442, and a median age of 40.4. Of residents 25 and older, 53.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative

2026 election
Himes has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 5 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.
5 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 CT-4 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Himes (incumbent) | Democratic | $1,379,560 | $2,517,677 | Jun 30 |
| Michael Goldstein | Republican | $46,809 | $41,042 | Jul 22 |
| Dan Miressi | Republican | $10,722 | -$876 | Sep 19 |
| Daniel Miressi | Republican | $10,722 | -$876 | Sep 19 |
| Luz Helena Bueno | Republican | $701 | $0 | Jul 14 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 728,656
- Median household income
- $119,442
- Median age
- 40.4
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.8%
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