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Connecticut's 4th Congressional District (CT-4)

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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.

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Official portrait of Jim Himes, U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 4th District
Jim Himes

U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 4th District · Democrat

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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

Candidates for CT-4 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Jim Himes (incumbent)Democratic$1,379,560$2,517,677Jun 30
Michael GoldsteinRepublican$46,809$41,042Jul 22
Dan MiressiRepublican$10,722-$876Sep 19
Daniel MiressiRepublican$10,722-$876Sep 19
Luz Helena BuenoRepublican$701$0Jul 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

Neighboring districts

  • CT-3 · Rosa DeLauro (D)
  • CT-5 · Jahana Hayes (D)
  • NY-16 · George Latimer (D)
  • NY-17 · Mike Lawler (R)

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