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Connecticut · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 1

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Amy Chai Republican Republican physician Amy Chai challenges for Connecticut's 1st Congressional District seat in 2026 Full profile → Luke Bronin Democratic Former Hartford Mayor and Democratic nominee for Connecticut's 1st Congressional District Full profile → Mary L. Sanders Green Green Party candidate for U.S. House, Connecticut's 1st District (2026); longtime nonprofit professional and consultant based in Hartford Full profile →

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IssueAmy Chai
Republican
Luke Bronin
Democratic
Mary L. Sanders
Green
Economy & jobsSupports tax shifts, spending cuts, and small business support Supports affordability, clean energy investment, and opposes tariffs Supports guaranteed basic income, $20 minimum wage, and Green New Deal
HousingOpposes private-equity home buying; supports affordable homeownership Supports federal investment and incentives to increase housing supply Supports housing subsidies, public housing investment, and affordable housing incentives
Health careSupports reducing costs via targeted laws and emphasizing prevention Supports universal healthcare and protecting Medicare and Medicaid Supports universal healthcare/Medicare for All including vision and dental
ImmigrationSupports secure borders Supports abolishing ICE and immediate reforms to enforcement Opposes family separation and ICE's enforcement policies
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports federal protection for therapeutic abortions; states decide on elective Supports federal protections for abortion access nationwide Pro-choice; supports codifying Roe v. Wade
EducationSupports parental rights, curriculum transparency, and literacy as civil right Supports expanding education from early childhood through college or trades Supports free community and state college and equitable education investment
Climate & energyno sourced position Supports massive commitment to renewable energy; opposes fossil fuel expansion Supports Green New Deal; opposes nuclear/fracking, backs solar/wind
Crime & public safetyLinks fentanyl epidemic to crime; supports prevention policy no sourced position Supports criminal justice reform and policing overhaul
Taxes & budgetCut taxes on earned income; eliminate self-employment tax; cap property taxes Supports progressive taxation; close loopholes; make wealthy pay fair share Fiscal moderate focused on reducing waste and fraud
Gunsno sourced position Supports universal background checks, assault weapons ban, red-flag laws Supports expanded background checks and assault rifle ban
Democracy & electionsSupports radical government transparency legislation Supports overturning Citizens United; limit presidential pardon and immunity Supports ranked choice voting and stronger voter rights
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes regime change and proxy wars; supports strong but restrained defense Opposes U.S. funding of offensive weapons for Israel; supports defensive aid Supports nuclear disarmament, peace, and ending overseas sanctions

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