Christopher
Lancia
Republican challenger Christopher Lancia runs against incumbent Rosa DeLauro in Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District in 2026.
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- positions
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Background
Christopher Lancia is the Republican candidate challenging incumbent Democratic Rep. Rosa DeLauro in Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. The FEC classifies him as a challenger, and the Connecticut Republican Party lists him as its CT-3 candidate. 96
Lancia was born and raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and currently resides in Milford. His background includes service in the U.S. Coast Guard and a career as a federal law enforcement officer. He holds a bachelor's degree in Emergency Management from Post University and completed training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and the Maritime Law Enforcement Training Program. 41016
As of the 2026 election cycle, Lancia works as an OSP Manager at TNI, a fiber-network provider. His campaign launched in June 2026 and has been covered by local and national outlets. 41316
No prior elected office held by Lancia has been identified in available sources. 9
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 3, Connecticut
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- OSP Manager at TNI
- Website
- lanciaforcongress2026.org(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Sep 23newsLancia reported to have raised $14,648.55 with no money or help from state Republican Party
The New Haven Independent reported that as of June 30, Lancia had raised $14,648.55, spent $4,446, and held $4,028 cash on hand. The outlet noted the state Republican Party was providing him no money or help. The Cook Political Report rated the district 'solid Democrat.'
Cable Guy Runs (Shhh!) For Congress · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23newsLancia interviewed on WNHH FM's Dateline New Haven, outlines key policy positions
In an interview reported by the New Haven Independent, Lancia stated he personally opposes abortion but believes states—not the federal government—should decide the issue, and said he respects Connecticut law. He cited opposition to transgender students competing in female school sports as an initial motivation for running. He proposed an independent, nonpartisan federal panel to review AI safety, called for a congressional investigation into Flock license-plate-reader cameras citing lack of transparency, and advocated for congressional term limits or a retirement age without specifying figures. On incumbent Rosa DeLauro, he said 'I just think Rosa fell out of touch' and 'I just think it's time for a change,' while saying he respected her personally and did not plan to attack her.
Cable Guy Runs (Shhh!) For Congress · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 8filingLancia listed as Republican candidate for CT-03 on iVoterGuide for November 3 general election
A Connecticut voter-guide page lists Lancia as the Republican candidate for the November 3, 2026 general election, with a listing marked current as of September 8 and updated October 10.
CT voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026. · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 11filingLancia wins Republican primary for Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District
A candidate profile lists Christopher Lancia as having won the Republican primary and advanced to the general election. No primary vote total was provided in the sources reviewed.
Christopher John Mr. Lancia — U.S. House candidate (Republican ... · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Connecticut Republican Party organizationLancia won the party's endorsement for the Republican nomination in Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District on a roll-call vote at the party's congressional-district convention. ctmirror.org · May 15, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $15K
- Spent
- $4,446
- Cash on hand
- $4,028
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6CT03178(opens in a new tab)
Sources 7
- [1] CT voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026.(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Christopher J. Lancia for Congress 2026 – The Change We ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [3] Christopher John Mr. Lancia — U.S. House candidate (Republican ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [4] Cable Guy Runs (Shhh!) For Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [5] Can Christopher Lancia Defeat Rosa DeLauro? Guns, Immigration & Connecticut’s Future (CT-3)(opens in a new tab) Aug 4, 2026
- [6] Coast Guard Veteran Christopher Lancia Launches Bid for ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 9, 2026
- [7] CT GOP opens convention, nominating down-ballot candidates(opens in a new tab) May 15, 2026