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Connecticut primary results and congressional shift
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Following the conclusion of early voting, the August 11 primary resulted in a significant shift in Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District. Former primary, former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin won the Democratic primary, defeating primary for Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District, unseating 14-term incumbent U.S. Representative John Larson. Bronin, 47, secured approximately 53% to 54% of the vote, campaigning on a platform of “generational change” and the need for new energy within the Democratic Party. Larson, 78, received roughly between 32% and 35% of the vote. Despite receiving the backing of the state’s congressional delegation and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Larson was unable to overcome Bronin’s momentum and fundraising. The race also highlighted concerns regarding Larson’s campaign had previously addressed health concerns following a seizure on the House floor last year, but he was unable to secure year. Larson, a 15th term. longtime progressive and ranking member of the House Social Security Subcommittee, conceded the race and called for party unity. Bronin, a Rhodes scholar and U.S. Navy Reserve officer, is expected to represent the district face Republican Amy Chai in the November general election.
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- 2026-08-12 19:59 UTC Connecticut primary results and congressional shift
- 2026-08-12 03:05 UTC Connecticut primary results and congressional shift
- 2026-08-11 02:51 UTC Connecticut primary early voting
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