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Connecticut Democrats weigh generational change as US Rep. John Larson, 78, faces primary fight

Bronin defeated Larson and called for a new approach and greater energy in the Democratic Party.

Connecticut Democrats weigh generational change as US Rep. John Larson, 78, faces primary fight
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Luke Bronin defeated longtime U.S. Rep. John Larson in Connecticut’s Democratic primary, with Bronin calling for a new approach and more energy in the party. Larson conceded and urged Democrats to come together.

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Democratic primary winner challenging Larson

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U.S. representative defeated in the Democratic primary

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Donald Trump
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ALSO MENTIONED  Jillian Gilchrist, State representative and candidate for the congressional seat; Josh Elliott, State representative who challenged Lamont in the gubernatorial primary; Ned Lamont, Connecticut governor and winner of the Democratic gubernatorial primary

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Luke Bronin Defeats John Larson in Connecticut Democratic Primary

Luke Bronin defeated John Larson in Connecticut’s Democratic primary. Center outlets present the race largely as a generational-change contest and include both candidates’ perspectives. Right-leaning outlets split between emphasizing Larson’s defeat and long tenure and foregrounding his criticism of President Donald Trump without stating the result.

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