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Jim
Himes

Jim Himes is a nine-term Democratic U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 4th District and ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee.

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Background

Jim Himes is a Democratic U.S. Representative serving Connecticut's 4th Congressional District, currently in his ninth term. He is the ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and also serves on the House Financial Services Committee. 15

Himes was born in Lima, Peru, and spent part of his childhood in Peru and Colombia before moving to the United States at age 10. He graduated from Hopewell Valley Central High School, attended Harvard University, and received a Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford, where he earned a master's degree in Latin American studies. 112

Before entering politics, Himes spent 12 years at Goldman Sachs, rising to vice president and heading the bank's telecommunications technology group. He later led the New York City branch of Enterprise Community Partners, a nonprofit focused on urban poverty and affordable housing. 1

Prior to his congressional career, Himes served on Greenwich's finance board, chaired Greenwich's Democratic Town Committee, and served as a commissioner and chair of the Greenwich Housing Authority. He and his family have lived in Cos Cob, Connecticut, for nearly 30 years. 112

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 4, Connecticut
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative, Connecticut's 4th Congressional District
Website
himesforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Voting record

How Jim Himes voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
1,909
missed
1.2%
with their party’s majority
96%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →

Timeline

  1. Oct 19
    debate
    League of Women Voters debate at Westport Library scheduled for CT-04 candidates

    The League of Women Voters scheduled a three-candidate debate featuring Himes, Goldstein, and Independent Benjamin Wesley at the Westport Library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. As of October 12, the debate had not yet taken place.

    Congressional candidates to debate at library - Westport Journal · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 8
    news
    Multiple outlets report Himes's election-security warnings

    CT Public, the Hartford Courant, and NewsBreak reported on Himes's election-security statements, including his warning that Trump would not 'accept' election results if Democrats prevailed in the midterms.

    If Democrats win, Himes says Trump won't 'accept' election ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 7
    news
    Himes warns Trump may reject midterm results if Democrats win

    At a Stamford briefing, Himes warned that President Trump might reject midterm results if Democrats won and discussed efforts to counter claims of election fraud, calling it a 'probable scenario' and saying 'The stage is being set for an announcement that the elections he loses badly were corrupt.'

    If Democrats win, Himes says Trump won't 'accept' election ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 2
    news
    Himes and Sen. Warner write DNI Jay Clayton seeking real-time foreign interference alerts

    Himes and Sen. Mark Warner wrote to Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton requesting real-time notice to Congress of any indications of foreign election interference before the November 3 election.

    If Democrats win, Himes says Trump won't 'accept' election ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Aug 11
    filing
    Republican primary: Michael Goldstein wins to become Himes's challenger

    Michael Goldstein won the Republican primary over Daniel Miressi, becoming Himes's major-party challenger in CT-04.

    Connecticut's 4th congressional district — 2026 candidates · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. May 11
    endorsement
    Himes wins Democratic Party endorsement at state convention

    Himes secured the Democratic Party's endorsement at the Connecticut state convention. Joseph Perez-Caputo, who had sought the nomination, did not advance as the party's nominee.

    Connecticut's 4th congressional district — 2026 candidates · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Included Himes (CT-04) on its 2026 congressional endorsements page; page updated October 9, 2026, with no separate announcement date for Himes. plannedparenthoodaction.org · Oct 9, 2026
  • Sierra Club (Connecticut) organization
    Listed Himes among its 2026 endorsed U.S. House candidates; page published September 10, 2026, updated October 8; no separate endorsement date given for Himes. connecticut.sierraclub.org · Sep 10, 2026
  • The Steady State organization
    Endorsed Himes for CT-04; the group described itself as comprising more than 420 former national-security and related officials. steadystate1.substack.com · Aug 20, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    Endorsed Himes and four other Connecticut House incumbents for reelection; described as the largest federal employee union. afge.org · Aug 6, 2026
  • Stamford Democratic City Committee official
    Listed Himes among its 2026 endorsed candidates. stamforddems.com · May 28, 2026
  • Connecticut Democratic Party delegates official
    Endorsed Himes for the 4th District at the state party's congressional nominating convention. ctmirror.org · May 11, 2026

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House CT-04 · DWon140,26259.4%
2020U.S. House CT-04 · DWon224,43262.2%
2018U.S. House CT-04 · DWon168,72661.2%
2016U.S. House CT-04 · DWon187,81159.9%

Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.38M
Spent
$969K
Cash on hand
$2.52M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8CT04172(opens in a new tab)

Sources 22

  1. [1] 2026 Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorsed Candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] If Democrats win, Himes says Trump won't 'accept' election ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] If Democrats win, Himes says Trump won't 'accept' election ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  4. [4] Congressional candidates to debate at library - Westport Journal(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  5. [5] Connecticut's 4th congressional district — 2026 candidates(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  6. [6] ENDORSEMENTS | sierraclub-ct(opens in a new tab) Sep 10, 2026
  7. [7] Himes Statement on Recent ICE Activity in Connecticut(opens in a new tab) Aug 27, 2026
  8. [8] THE STEADY STATE ENDORSES JIM HIMES FOR CONNECTICUT’S 4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT(opens in a new tab) Aug 20, 2026
  9. [9] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 5 Connecticut ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
  10. [10] Meet Our 2026 Endorsed Candidates! – Stamford Democratic City ...(opens in a new tab) May 28, 2026
  11. [11] Himes Celebrates House Passage of Legislation to Boost Housing ...(opens in a new tab) May 20, 2026
  12. [12] Luke Bronin beats John Larson in convention upset, faces ...(opens in a new tab) May 11, 2026
  13. [13] Himes Statement on Government Funding Package(opens in a new tab) Feb 3, 2026
  14. [14] Climate & Environment - Congressman Jim Himes - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jan 20, 2026
  15. [15] Economy & Jobs - Congressman Jim Himes - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jan 20, 2026
  16. [16] Foreign Affairs & National Security - Congressman Jim Himes(opens in a new tab) Jan 20, 2026
  17. [17] Gun Violence Prevention - Congressman Jim Himes(opens in a new tab) Jan 20, 2026
  18. [18] Health Care - Congressman Jim Himes - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jan 20, 2026
  19. [19] Immigration - Congressman Jim Himes(opens in a new tab) Jan 20, 2026
  20. [20] Reproductive Freedom - Congressman Jim Himes - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jan 20, 2026
  21. [21] Voting Rights - Congressman Jim Himes - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jan 20, 2026
  22. [22] Himes Votes to Protect Americans From Reckless Republican Cuts(opens in a new tab) Feb 25, 2025
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