This list is not an endorsement and is not yet complete. Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name, not in ballot order; write-in candidates are listed last. Party labels are shown as the source reported them. As of October 26, 2026, it covers 5 of Connecticut’s 5 U.S. House districts.
Confirm with your official sample ballot from your county or local election office (find it at vote.gov). See how each name was checked.
U.S. House, District 1
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Luke Bronin | Democratic | Found on an official sample ballot Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State official Nov. 2026 sample ballot — Hartford (2026-10-21) |
| Amy Chai | Republican | Found on an official sample ballot Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State official Nov. 2026 sample ballot — Hartford (2026-10-21) |
| Mary L. Sanders | Green | Found on an official sample ballot Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State official Nov. 2026 sample ballot — Hartford (2026-10-21) |
U.S. House, District 2
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| George Patrick Austin | Republican; Independent | Found on an official sample ballot Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State official Nov. 2026 sample ballot — New London (2026-10-21) |
| Joe Courtney | Democratic | Found on an official sample ballot Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State official Nov. 2026 sample ballot — New London (2026-10-21) |
U.S. House, District 3
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Rosa L. DeLauro | Democratic | Found on an official sample ballot Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State official Nov. 2026 sample ballot — New Haven (2026-10-21) |
| Christopher Lancia | Republican | Found on an official sample ballot Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State official Nov. 2026 sample ballot — New Haven (2026-10-21) |
| Rosa Aurelia Pepper-Macias | Workers' Voice | Found on an official sample ballot Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State official Nov. 2026 sample ballot — New Haven (2026-10-21) |
U.S. House, District 4
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Ted Goldstein | Republican | Found on an official sample ballot Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State official Nov. 2026 sample ballot — Stamford (2026-10-21) |
| Jim Himes | Democratic | Found on an official sample ballot Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State official Nov. 2026 sample ballot — Stamford (2026-10-21) |
| Benjamin Wesley | Independent | Found on an official sample ballot Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State official Nov. 2026 sample ballot — Stamford (2026-10-21) |
U.S. House, District 5
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Jahana Hayes | Democratic; Working Families | Found on an official sample ballot Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State official Nov. 2026 sample ballot — Danbury (2026-10-21) |
| Chris Shea | Republican | Found on an official sample ballot Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State official Nov. 2026 sample ballot — Danbury (2026-10-21) |
Source Notes for Connecticut
These notes from our research explain what each source above does and does not confirm. They use some election-office shorthand: “SOS” means the Secretary of State, “secondary” means a non-government source, and “pending” means not yet checked.
- Listed in Hartford, congressional district 1, position(s) 2A. Cross-endorsement lines treated as one person. Not exhaustive for every town or registered write-in.
- Listed in Hartford, congressional district 1, position(s) 2B. Cross-endorsement lines treated as one person. Not exhaustive for every town or registered write-in.
- Listed in Hartford, congressional district 1, position(s) 2E. Cross-endorsement lines treated as one person. Not exhaustive for every town or registered write-in.
- Listed in New London, congressional district 2, position(s) 2A. Cross-endorsement lines treated as one person. Not exhaustive for every town or registered write-in.
- Listed in New London, congressional district 2, position(s) 2B; 2D. Cross-endorsement lines treated as one person. Not exhaustive for every town or registered write-in.
- Listed in New Haven, congressional district 3, position(s) 2A. Cross-endorsement lines treated as one person. Not exhaustive for every town or registered write-in.
- Listed in New Haven, congressional district 3, position(s) 2B. Cross-endorsement lines treated as one person. Not exhaustive for every town or registered write-in.
- Listed in New Haven, congressional district 3, position(s) 3E. Cross-endorsement lines treated as one person. Not exhaustive for every town or registered write-in.
- Listed in Stamford, congressional district 4, position(s) 2A. Cross-endorsement lines treated as one person. Not exhaustive for every town or registered write-in.
- Listed in Stamford, congressional district 4, position(s) 2B. Cross-endorsement lines treated as one person. Not exhaustive for every town or registered write-in.
- Listed in Stamford, congressional district 4, position(s) 2D. Cross-endorsement lines treated as one person. Not exhaustive for every town or registered write-in.
- Listed in Danbury, congressional district 5, position(s) 2A; 2C. Cross-endorsement lines treated as one person. Not exhaustive for every town or registered write-in.
- Listed in Danbury, congressional district 5, position(s) 2B. Cross-endorsement lines treated as one person. Not exhaustive for every town or registered write-in.
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