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Rosa
L. DeLauro

Democratic incumbent Rosa DeLauro has represented Connecticut's 3rd District since 1991 and serves as Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee.

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Opponents Christopher Lancia R+ 1 more Compare race →

Background

Rosa L. DeLauro is a Democratic U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District, first elected in 1990 and serving since January 3, 1991. She is a native of New Haven, Connecticut, and holds a B.A. from Marymount College (1964), attended the London School of Economics (1962–63), and earned an M.A. from Columbia University (1966). 137/)

Before her congressional career, DeLauro worked on the staff of New Haven Mayor Frank Logue and managed his 1978 campaign, served in New Haven's development administration, managed Christopher Dodd's 1979–80 Senate campaign, and worked on Dodd's Senate staff from 1981 to 1987. She subsequently served as executive director of Countdown '87 (1987–88) and EMILY's List (1989–90). 7/)

In Congress, DeLauro currently serves as Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee and of its Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee. 13 She is running as the Democratic incumbent in Connecticut's 3rd District in the November 2026 general election. 59

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 3, Connecticut
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative, Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District; Ranking Member, House Appropriations Committee
Website
rosadelauro.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 Rosa L. DeLauro 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
1.4%
with their party’s majority
98%

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 12
    filing
    November 3 ballot candidates confirmed: DeLauro, Lancia, Egan, and write-in Rice listed for CT-3

    A race tracker updated October 12 lists Rosa DeLauro (Democrat), Christopher Lancia (Republican), Thomas Egan (Independent), and Andrew Rice (write-in) as candidates on the November 3 ballot in Connecticut's 3rd District. A separate voter guide lists DeLauro, Egan, and Lancia. The race tracker rates the district 'Solid D' and notes DeLauro won the 2024 general election with 58.88% of the vote.

    Connecticut's 3rd District Race 2026: Who's Running (CT-3) · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    news
    DeLauro discusses Appropriations chairmanship bid and policy priorities if Democrats retake House

    In an interview reported by CT Mirror, DeLauro said she would seek the House Appropriations Committee chairmanship if Democrats win the majority. She outlined priorities including affordability, education, job opportunities, and restoring congressional authority over grants. On defense, she said she votes for the defense budget but wants balance with spending on education, health, transportation, and housing. She also said she would examine whether federal funds had been 'transferred illegally.' The article notes she must first win reelection against Republican challenger Chris Lancia.

    With eye on gavels, CT Dems envision oversight if they win ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Jul 15
    filing
    DeLauro Q2 fundraising report: ~$224K raised, ~$157K spent, ~$349K cash on hand

    A secondary report on DeLauro's second-quarter disclosure shows she raised about $224,000, spent about $157,400, and held about $349,400 cash on hand at the end of the reporting period. Cycle-to-date totals through June 30 show $1,152,007 raised, $1,028,036 spent, and $349,418 cash on hand.

    Connecticut's 3rd District Race 2026: Who's Running (CT-3) · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Reproductive Freedom organization
    Listed on the campaign's 'Latest Endorsements' page without an individual endorsement date. rosadelauro.com
  • Population Connection Action Fund organization
    Listed DeLauro among its 2026 endorsed candidates. populationconnectionaction.org
  • Sierra Club Connecticut Chapter organization
    Separately listed DeLauro as its endorsed candidate for U.S. House District 3 in its 2026 endorsements. connecticut.sierraclub.org
  • Planned Parenthood organization
    Listed on the campaign's 'Latest Endorsements' page without an individual endorsement date. rosadelauro.com
  • CSEA SEIU 2001 union
    Listed on the campaign's 'Latest Endorsements' page without an individual endorsement date. rosadelauro.com
  • Sierra Club organization
    Listed on the campaign's 'Latest Endorsements' page without an individual endorsement date. rosadelauro.com
  • NRDC organization
    Listed on the campaign's 'Latest Endorsements' page without an individual endorsement date. rosadelauro.com
  • Connecticut AFL-CIO union
    Listed on the campaign's 'Latest Endorsements' page without an individual endorsement date. rosadelauro.com
  • Professional Aviation Safety Specialists organization
    Listed on the campaign's 'Latest Endorsements' page without an individual endorsement date. rosadelauro.com
  • Connecticut Building Trades union
    Listed on the campaign's 'Latest Endorsements' page without an individual endorsement date. rosadelauro.com
  • Defend the Vote organization
    Listed on the campaign's 'Latest Endorsements' page without an individual endorsement date. rosadelauro.com
  • National Organization for Women organization
    Listed on the campaign's 'Latest Endorsements' page without an individual endorsement date. rosadelauro.com
  • Connecticut Laborers' District Council union
    Listed on the campaign's 'Latest Endorsements' page without an individual endorsement date. rosadelauro.com
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    AFGE announced its endorsement of DeLauro and four other Connecticut House incumbents on August 6, 2026. afge.org · Aug 6, 2026
  • Connecticut Democratic Party (convention endorsement) official
    DeLauro secured the Connecticut Democratic Party convention endorsement; reported by the Connecticut Mirror on June 2, 2026. This is a party nomination endorsement, not a newspaper endorsement. ctmirror.org · May 31, 2026
  • SEIU Connecticut 1199NE union
    Listed on DeLauro's campaign endorsements page and on the union's own 2026 general-election endorsement page, which is dated May 1, 2026. seiu1199ne.org · May 1, 2026

Past elections

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

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House CT-03 · DWon137,92456.8%
2020U.S. House CT-03 · DWon203,26558.7%
2018U.S. House CT-03 · DWon174,57264.6%
2016U.S. House CT-03 · DWon213,57269.0%

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
$1.15M
Spent
$1.03M
Cash on hand
$349K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0CT03072(opens in a new tab)

Sources 18

  1. [1] Connecticut's 3rd District Race 2026: Who's Running (CT-3)(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] With eye on gavels, CT Dems envision oversight if they win ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  3. [3] 2026 Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  4. [4] ENDORSEMENTS | sierraclub-ct(opens in a new tab) Sep 10, 2026
  5. [5] Rosa L. DeLauro — 2026 Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 29, 2026
  6. [6] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 5 Connecticut ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
  7. [7] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jul 24, 2026
  8. [8] DeLauro Statement on Ukraine Support Act(opens in a new tab) Jun 5, 2026
  9. [9] Panel nixes challenge to DeLauro's convention win(opens in a new tab) Jun 2, 2026
  10. [10] DeLauro Votes to Pass 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act(opens in a new tab) May 21, 2026
  11. [11] 2026 Political Endorsements — SEIU 1199NE(opens in a new tab) May 1, 2026
  12. [12] DeLauro Statement on Trump’s Mail-In Ballot Executive Order(opens in a new tab) Apr 2, 2026
  13. [13] March 19, 2026(opens in a new tab) Mar 27, 2026
  14. [14] DeLauro Responds to President Trump's State of the Union Address(opens in a new tab) Feb 24, 2026
  15. [15] Health Care(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2025
  16. [16] DeLauro Statement on Stop Work Order for Revolution Wind(opens in a new tab) Aug 27, 2025
  17. [17] DeLauro: While You Slept, Republicans Robbed You(opens in a new tab) May 22, 2025
  18. [18] We Must Do the Right Thing for the American People - Rosa DeLauro(opens in a new tab) Jun 23, 2016
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