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Connecticut · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 4

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Jim Himes Democratic · Incumbent Jim Himes is a nine-term Democratic U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 4th District and ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee. Full profile → Benjamin Wesley Independent Independent engineer Benjamin Wesley is running for Connecticut's 4th Congressional District seat in 2026. Full profile → Michael Ted Goldstein Republican Republican ophthalmologist and attorney Michael Ted Goldstein challenges incumbent Rep. Jim Himes for Connecticut's 4th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueJim Himes
Democratic
Benjamin Wesley
Independent
Michael Ted Goldstein
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports investing in small businesses, manufacturing, and workforce development Voted 67 yes · 26 no · 1 missedShift military spending to domestic priorities; diversify defense industry Supports lower taxes, less regulation, and workforce training
HousingSupports increasing housing supply and expanding home financing options Voted 4 yes · 1 no Supports expanding affordable housing inventory Supports attainable homeownership for younger Americans
Health careSupports expanding coverage and lowering health care costs Voted 22 yes · 10 no · 1 missedSupports redirecting military savings to 'health care for all' Reduce regulation, increase competition, prioritize patients
ImmigrationSupports humane immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship Voted 6 yes · 17 no · 2 missedSupports increased border security; skeptical of open immigration policy Close border to illegal aliens; enforce lawful visa system
Abortion & reproductive rightsStrongly supports reproductive freedom and opposes government interference Voted 4 no Supports a federal law establishing abortion rights nationwide Abortion law should be left to states
EducationSupports protecting public education programs including Head Start Voted 13 yes · 17 no Prioritizes redirecting war funding to public schools Supports school choice, vocational training, and college transparency
Climate & energySupports carbon pricing and clean-energy investment Voted 39 yes · 73 no · 3 missedSupports nuclear power as a clean energy source Supports all-of-the-above energy: natural gas, nuclear, and renewables
Crime & public safetyOpposes indiscriminate ICE enforcement; supports ICE accountability Voted 53 yes · 25 no no sourced position Supports targeted immigration enforcement and federal-local law cooperation
Taxes & budgetOpposes tax cuts for wealthy; supports deficit reduction through shared sacrifice Voted 22 yes · 35 no · 4 missedOpposes high national debt; supports redirecting military spending to tax relief or domestic investment Supports keeping taxes low and reducing regulatory burdens
GunsSupports gun violence prevention measures consistent with Second Amendment Voted 8 no no sourced position Defends Second Amendment rights while supporting enforcement against illegal firearms
Democracy & electionsSupports federal voting-rights protections and opposes restrictive voting laws Voted 3 yes · 13 no Affirms importance of constitutional democracy Supports election integrity measures and fraud prevention
Foreign policy & defenseSupports U.S. alliances, congressional war powers, and international leadership Voted 76 yes · 33 no · 2 missedOpposes U.S. weapons/funding for wars; advocates diplomacy and peace Supports strong military readiness and stands with Israel

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