Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-4th District, Republican Michael Goldstein and Independent Benjamin Wesley discussed a range of issues.
Lisa Hagen
Lisa Hagen is CT Mirror and CT Public's shared Federal Policy Reporter. Based in Washington, D.C., she focuses on the impact of federal policy in Connecticut and covers the state’s congressional delegation. Lisa previously covered national politics and campaigns for U.S. News & World Report, The Hill and National Journal’s Hotline. She is a New Jersey native and graduate of Boston University.
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Hayes-Logan battle in 5th District could have national implications
The 5th District rematch has familiar refrains from 2022. But in this presidential election year, attacks and tone have grown more heated.
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GOP super PAC cancels ads for George Logan in CT’s 5th District
The Congressional Leadership Fund reserved $600,000 in TV ads to help boost Logan but has moved the money to other competitive districts.
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Hayes, Logan field questions on Medicare, Social Security at forum
The AARP forum was not structured as a debate, but CT’s 5th District candidates still found ways to draw contrasts and challenge each other.
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Jahana Hayes, George Logan try to define each other via TV ads
The candidates’ efforts to define their opponent have largely played out over the air, with ads growing more negative in the final stretch.
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Housing issues, long-debated in CT, get new focus in U.S. election
Advocacy groups in CT are heartened to see housing emerge as a national issue. But they see some gaps in Harris and Trump’s proposals.
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In CT 2nd District debate, Electric Boat offers rare common ground
Rep. Joe Courtney and challenger Mike France agreed on the importance of Electric Boat submarines but drew distinctions in most other areas.
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Hayes, Logan clash in contentious debate in rematch for 5th District
Jahana Hayes and George Logan engaged in several testy exchanges over bipartisanship, democracy and more in CT’s only 5th District debate.
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CT Congress hopeful Mike France chided for breast cancer post
Mike France’s since-deleted Facebook post was ‘deeply disturbing,’ Democrats said. Republicans said the man challenging Joe Courtney is ‘well-intended.’
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CT’s Pratt & Whitney gets $1.3B contract for F135 engine upgrades
The contract comes months after Pratt & Whitney was named the sole provider of the engine. It is expected to protect jobs in CT and beyond.
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CT Mirror poll: Voters want Supreme Court reforms, split over cases
CT voters favor term limits and an ethics code for justices. But the parties are divided over rulings on abortion and presidential immunity.
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Blumenthal: Security lapses at Trump rally shooting ‘preventable’
The CT senator helped lead a probe into the Trump assassination attempt. The interim report found multiple errors in planning and security.
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Kids Online Safety Act clears hurdle; Blumenthal says work remains
The CT senator praised a congressional panel’s approval of the Kids Online Safety Act. But hurdles remain amid concerns about the bills.
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Social Security bill could raise benefits for some retirees in CT
But U.S. Rep. John Larson opposes the bill, saying he wants any Social Security changes to be paid for, not done at the expense of beneficiaries.
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Former Coast Guard cadets file sexual assault complaints; process could lead to lawsuits
Under federal tort law, the Coast Guard has six months to make a decision on the claims. If denied, claimants can file a lawsuit.