2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Connecticut

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2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Connecticut

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All 5 Connecticut seats to the United States House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election 5 0
Seat change Steady

The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Connecticut will be held on November 8, 2022, to elect the five U.S. Representatives from the state of Connecticut, one from each of the state's five congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2022 U.S. Senate race in Connecticut, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, other elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.

District 1[]

Before redistricting, the 1st district encompassed Hartford and the surrounding areas. The incumbent is Democrat John B. Larson, who was re-elected with 63.8% of the vote in 2020.[1]

Democratic primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]
  • Muad Hrezi, educator and former U.S. Senate staffer[2]
Potential[]
  • John B. Larson, incumbent U.S. Representative[3]
Withdrawn[]
  • Andrew Legnani, former EMT (endorsed Hrezi)[4][5]

Endorsements[]

Muad Hrezi
Individuals
  • Marianne Williamson, author and candidate for President of the United States in 2020[6]
John Larson
Organizations
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund[7]

Republican primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]
  • Larry Lazor, physician[8]

District 2[]

Before redistricting, the 2nd congressional district was in eastern Connecticut including, Enfield, Norwich, New London, and Groton. The incumbent is Democrat Joe Courtney, who was re-elected with 59.4% of the vote in 2020.[1]

Democratic primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]
  • Anthony DiLiza, army veteran[9]
Filed paperwork[]
  • Joe Courtney, incumbent U.S. Representative[10]

Endorsements[]

Joe Courtney
Organizations
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund[7]

Republican primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]
  • Mike France, state representative[11]

District 3[]

Before redistricting, the 3rd district was located in the south central part of the state and takes in New Haven and its surrounding suburbs. The incumbent is Democrat Rosa DeLauro, was re-elected with 58.7% of the vote in 2020.[1]

Democratic primary[]

Candidates[]

Filed paperwork[]
  • Rosa DeLauro, incumbent U.S. Representative[12]

Endorsements[]

Rosa DeLauro
Organizations
  • NARAL Pro-Choice America[13]
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund[7]

Independents and third-party candidates[]

Filed paperwork[]

  • Amy Chai, doctor (Libertarian Party)[14]
  • Justin Paglina, doctor (Green Party)[15]

District 4[]

Before redistricting, 4th district was located in southwestern Connecticut, stretching from Greenwich to Bridgeport. The incumbent is Democrat Jim Himes, who was re-elected with 62.2% of the vote in 2020.[1]

Democratic primary[]

Candidates[]

Filed paperwork[]
  • Jim Himes, incumbent U.S. Representative[16]

Endorsements[]

Jim Himes
Organizations
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund[7]

Republican primary[]

Candidates[]

Filed paperwork[]
  • Michael Goldstein[17]

District 5[]

Before redistricting, the 5th district was based in the northwestern region of the state, including the cities of Danbury, New Britain, Meriden, and most of Waterbury. The incumbent is Democrat Jahana Hayes, who was elected with 55.1% of the vote in 2020.[1]

Democratic primary[]

Candidates[]

Publicly expressed interest[]
  • Jahana Hayes, incumbent U.S. Representative[18]

Endorsements[]

Jahana Hayes
Organizations
  • NARAL Pro-Choice America[19]
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund[7]

Republican primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]
  • Michelle Botelho[20]
  • George Logan, former state senator[21][22]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e NBC News (March 31, 2021). "Connecticut House Election Results 2020". NBC News.
  2. ^ Munson, Emilie (February 11, 2021). "CT congressman facing a rare challenge from the left". CTInsider. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  3. ^ "Home". March 28, 2014.
  4. ^ Altimari, Daniela. "A pair of Connecticut progressives are planning to challenge U.S. Rep. John Larson" (PDF). www.courant.com. The Hartford Courant. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
  5. ^ Andrew Legnani [@AndrewLegnani] (October 19, 2021). "Yes my campaign website is down because I have left the CT-1 House Race to Support my Friend @muadhrezi I find it inappropriate to promote myself when I am trying to help my Friend win The Democratic Nomination and Election for the First District" (Tweet). Retrieved November 13, 2021 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ "Marianne Williamson's Endorsee Candidate Summit". Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  7. ^ a b c d e "Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorsed Candidates". www.plannedparenthoodaction.org. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  8. ^ Altimari, Daniela (May 5, 2021). "Larry Lazor believes the 2020 presidential election wasn't stolen. Now the Republican from West Hartford is running for Congress against John Larson". Hartford Courant.
  9. ^ Spinella, Sten. "Democrat announces challenge to Rep. Joe Courtney". www.theday.com. The Day. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  10. ^ "Joe Courtney FEC Statement of Candidacy". Retrieved December 17, 2021.
  11. ^ "State Rep. Mike France running for Congress". The CT Mirror. February 9, 2021.
  12. ^ "Rosa DeLauro FEC Statement of Candidacy". Retrieved December 17, 2021.
  13. ^ "NARAL Pro-Choice America Endorses Slate of Reproductive Freedom Champions for the U.S. House and Senate". NARAL Pro-Choice America. July 13, 2021.
  14. ^ "Amy Chai FEC Statement of Candidacy". Retrieved December 17, 2021.
  15. ^ "Justin Paglino FEC Statement of Candidacy". Retrieved December 17, 2021.
  16. ^ Emilie Munson (January 13, 2021). "Himes files for 2022 re-election run; no announcement". ctpost.
  17. ^ "Michael Goldstein FEC Statement of Candidacy" (PDF). Retrieved October 25, 2021.
  18. ^ Mark Pazinokas (July 20, 2021). "Prepping for challenge, Hayes banks $1.2M for re-election". ctmirror.
  19. ^ "NARAL Pro-Choice America Endorses Slate of Reproductive Freedom Champions for the U.S. House and Senate". NARAL Pro-Choice America. July 13, 2021.
  20. ^ Ryser, Rob (September 14, 2021). "Danbury conservative newcomer running for Congress: 'dealing with people is my political experience'". www.newstimes.com. The News-Times. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
  21. ^ Anna Elizabeth (July 19, 2021). "CT Examiner Talks Congressional Run with George Logan". The Connecticut Examiner.
  22. ^ Christopher Keating (July 21, 2021). "Republican George Logan to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes in Connecticut's 5th District". Hartfod Courant.

External links[]

Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates
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