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Connecticut · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 2

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Joe Courtney Democratic · Incumbent Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 2nd District, serving since 2007 Full profile → George Austin Republican Republican challenger George Austin, a Connecticut contractor and small-business owner, is running for CT-02 in 2026. Full profile →
Kyle Gauck No party listed Kyle Gauck was a candidate for Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District who withdrew from the race before the general election. Withdrew
Mike France No party listed Mike France was a candidate for Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District who withdrew from the race before the general election. Withdrew

Candidate list checked 7 d ago

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IssueJoe Courtney
Democratic
George Austin
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports workforce training and defense manufacturing jobs Voted 66 yes · 27 no · 1 missedSupports tax relief, lower energy costs, and trade job training
HousingSupports major federal housing reform to boost affordability Voted 3 yes · 2 no Supports federal investment to stabilize housing costs
Health careSupports ACA tax credit extension and lower drug prices Voted 23 yes · 7 no · 3 missedSupports defending Medicare solvency and Make America Healthy Again agenda
ImmigrationSupports ICE reforms and limits on enforcement overreach Voted 12 yes · 12 no · 1 missedSupports stronger border security and modernized legal immigration pathways
Abortion & reproductive rightsno sourced position Voted 4 no Pro-life, shaped by personal experience
EducationSupports eliminating federal student loan interest Voted 14 yes · 16 no Supports trade education, parental choice, and removing politics from schools
Climate & energySupports offshore wind development; opposed delays to projects Voted 37 yes · 74 no · 4 missedno sourced position
Crime & public safetySupports local public-safety funding and accountability in law enforcement Voted 53 yes · 21 no · 4 missedSupports police and border security to protect communities
Taxes & budgetOpposed 2026 Republican budget bill as fiscally irresponsible Voted 26 yes · 35 no Supports lower taxes, cutting waste, and limited government
GunsReportedly cosponsored GOSAFE Act regulating certain firearms Voted 8 no Supports Second Amendment and right to bear arms
Democracy & electionsVoted for federal voting-access legislation; opposed mail-in voting restrictions Voted 3 yes · 13 no Opposes career-politician culture; supports term limits
Foreign policy & defenseSupports Ukraine aid; opposes unauthorized U.S. war in Iran Voted 82 yes · 27 no · 2 missedno sourced position

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