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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · CONNECTICUT · 1ST DISTRICT · DEMOCRATSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · CT-1 · DEM
John B. Larson
John B. Larson has represented Connecticut’s 1st district in the U.S. House since 1999. Lost the August 11, 2026 Democratic primary for re-election.
Larson served on a board of education from 1977 to 1979, on a council from 1979 to 1983, and in the Connecticut Senate from 1983 to 1995, including as president pro tempore from 1987 to 1995.
Larson earned a Bachelor of Arts from Central Connecticut State University in 1971. Larson served on a board of education from 1977 to 1979 and as a council member from 1979 to 1983. Larson served in the Connecticut Senate from 1983 to 1995, including as president pro tempore from 1987 to 1995. Larson entered the U.S. House in 1999.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Democrat
- In House
- Since 1999
- Age
- 78
- Committees
- 1 · 1 ranking
- Term ends
- Jan 3, 2027
- HOUSE SINCE
- 1999
- COMMITTEES
- 1
- AGE
- 78
Photo: Official portrait, 2018 / Office of the Clerk, U.S. House
NOT ON THE BALLOTRep. Larson lost the August 11, 2026 primary and will not be on the 2026 ballot for this seat.THE RACE FOR THIS SEAT →
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John B. Larson at a glance
NET READER RATING
▼ 10 PTS IN 30 DAYS+11
▲ 131 GOOD LOOK237 VOTES106 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 35 STORIES
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NETJohn B. Larson’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 97%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 20 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 100%
- ▎ DEM MEDIAN 99%
- 1 point above the median House Democrat.
- Bipartisan bills
- 8%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Republican cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 0%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 0 of 13 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
JUN 29KIDS ActNAY
JUN 04Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U…YEA
JAN 12Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027NAY
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSJohn B. Larson’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | DEM MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 209–0 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 206–3 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 207–3 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | NAY | NAY 206–6 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 139–72 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 152–58 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 210–3 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 206–0 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 205–0 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 167–33 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | NAY | NAY 201–7 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | NAY | NAY 205–1 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 193–10 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 176–29 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 191–0 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 189–0 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | NAY | NAY 188–19 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by John B. Larson in the 119th Congress
13Sponsored
0Out of cmte
0Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored13
Out of committee0
Passed House0
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 9964 | To amend the War Powers Resolution to provide for the limitation on Federal funding in contravention of the requirements of the War Powers Resolution.ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9519 | Social Security 2100 ActSOCIAL WELFARE | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9355 | Don't Settle for Corruption ActLAW | Introduced | 15 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9354 | Fair Elections Now ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8694 | Assault Weapon Financing Accountability ActCRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Introduced | 21 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7910 | ACTION for National Service ActLABOR AND EMPLOYMENT | Introduced | 17 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7878 | Segal AmeriCorps Educational Award Tax Relief Act of 2026TAXATION | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7621 | Stop ICE Election Militarization ActIMMIGRATION | Introduced | 12 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5802 | MAGA ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Introduced | 6 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5379 | HOPE ActHEALTH | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1877 | Protecting Americans’ Social Security Data ActSOCIAL WELFARE | Introduced | 152 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1876 | Keeping Our Field Offices Open ActSOCIAL WELFARE | Introduced | 130 COSPON. |
Plus 374 bills cosponsored this Congress.
John B. Larson’s committee assignments
John B. Larson’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 1977 – PRESENT
OFFICE
A board of education 1977–79Council member 1979–83U.S. House · CT-1 1999–
ALSO: Connecticut State Senate 1983–95 · President pro tempore of the Connecticut Senate 1987–95 · Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman of the United States House of Representatives 2006–09 · Democratic Caucus Chairman of the United States House of Representatives 2009–13
- 1999 – NOWU.S. House · CT-1
- 2009 – 13Democratic Caucus Chairman of the United States House of Representatives
- 2006 – 09Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman of the United States House of Representatives
- 1987 – 95President pro tempore of the Connecticut Senate
- 1983 – 95Connecticut State Senate
- 1979 – 83Council member
- 1977 – 79A board of education
- BORN
- July 22, 1948 · Hartford, Connecticut
- OCCUPATION
- Businessperson and teacher
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, Central Connecticut State University, 1971
2026 election: Connecticut’s 1st District
NEXT ELECTION · CT-1
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST D+28.3NOT ON BALLOT
PAST RESULTS
2026U.S. House · CT-1 · PrimaryLOST33.4%
2024U.S. House · CT-163.1%
2022U.S. House · CT-161.3%
2020U.S. House · CT-163.8%
2018U.S. House · CT-163.9%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 CT-1 HOUSE RACE →John B. Larson’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $2.7M
- CASH ON HAND
- $810K
- SPENT
- $2.2M
- DEBT
- $12K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $1.5M · 54.5%
- PACs
- $1.2M · 45.5%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $214K
- Earmarked gifts · 137 donors
- $204K
- From the PAC itself
- $10K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $247K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Patricelli, Margaret S.Not Employed · RETIRED$12K
Lazowski, DavidFairway Indepndent Mortgage · MORTGAGE BANKER$11K
Tomasso, Michael W.Tomasso Brothers INC. · MANAGER$11K
Scheinberg, Mark E.Goodwin College · ADMINISTRATOR$11K
Patricelli, Robert E.N/A · NOT EMPLOYED$11K
Mandell, Joyce D.Data-Mail, INC. · OWNER$11K
Manafort, James A. JrManafort Brothers INC · CONTRACTOR$11K
Rahman, YelenaAnushka INC. · DTC MEMBER$7K
Rahman, Md M.Anushka INC · STATE SENATOR/MANCHESTER DTC MEMBER$7K
Roberti, Amy OdonnellProcter & Gamble · GOVERNMENT RELATIONS$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $53K
- OPPOSING
- $149K
Time To Lead PAC$0 / $149K
Working Families Party PAC$52K / $0
The People United PAC$1K / $0
Sierra Club Independent Action$10 / $0
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$807K
Advertising$347K
Fundraising$332K
Administrative$85K
Materials$54K
How to contact John B. Larson
WASHINGTON, D.C.
1501 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-0701(202) 225-2265Call (202) 225-2265ONLINE
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