Super PACs are spending upwards of $2.5 million in the four-way Democratic primary for Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District.
John Larson
John Larson, a Democrat, has served as the U.S. representative for Connecticut’s first congressional district since 1999.
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1st Congressional District candidates square off in final debate
Rep. John Larson and challengers Luke Bronin, Jillian Gilchrest and Ruth Fortune took part in the last debate before the Aug. 11 primary.
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Candidates for CT’s 1st Congressional District clash in fiery debate
U.S. Rep. John Larson, Luke Bronin, Jillian Gilchrest and Ruth Fortune faced off in a debate more about the political moment than policy.
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Larson, Bronin waging an ad war in waning weeks before primary
As the fight for the Democratic nomination for the 1st District enters its final weeks, John Larson and Luke Bronin are waging an ad war.
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Bronin, Larson rake in money for primary. Who’s donating to them?
Wealthy individual donors and political action committees are shaping the four-way Democratic primary for CT’s 1st Congressional District.
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Veterans group gives Bronin a boost on airwaves ahead of primary
VoteVets’ $1 million ad buy is the first foray of an outside group into the Aug. 11 Democratic race for CT’s 1st Congressional District seat.
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Candidates in CT 1st District primary take aim at each other, Trump
The challengers to U.S. Rep. John Larson criticized both Trump and the Democratic Party in Congress. Larson trained his fire on the president.
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Ruth Fortune qualifies for a four-way primary in 1st District
U.S. Rep. John Larson will face three challengers in the Aug. 11 primary as he seeks to defend the seat he’s held for nearly three decades.
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John Larson steps up attacks on Luke Bronin on labor, fundraising
The campaign for CT’s 1st Congressional District has grown more heated, particularly since Luke Bronin became the party-endorsed candidate.
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Drought advisory, Social Security and career paths: CT politics news
Plus: A new tenant union in Meriden is part of a growing movement of renters that has been gaining political power in Connecticut.
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Endorsements pile up in CT’s 1st District ahead of convention
As Luke Bronin touted Pete Buttigieg’s support, John Larson and Jillian Gilchrest also rolled out endorsements prior to Monday’s convention.
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Larson, Bronin in a tight battle for campaign donations
Some of the biggest contributors to candidates for CT’s 1st Congressional District were state legislators, PACs and Hollywood.
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Rep. John Larson files articles of impeachment against Trump
Larson has also joined a chorus of Democratic lawmakers — like U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy — calling for Trump’s removal by the 25th Amendment.
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Trump claims big wins, but CT Democrats describe a crisis
Connecticut Democrats spoke at the “People’s State of the Union,” which put a spotlight on Americans affected by Trump policies.
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Murphy, Larson, Himes to skip State of the Union address for rally
At least three Connecticut lawmakers will attend a counter rally to be held on the National Mall the same night as the State of the Union.
