AIPAC-backed candidate John Larson defeated in Connecticut Democratic primary by Luke Bronin

Luke Bronin scored a decisive victory over longtime Rep. John Larson in Connecticut’s Democratic primary Tuesday, marking another defeat for AIPAC which had backed the 14-term congressman.The pro-Israel lobby group is increasingly viewed as politically …

Rep. John Larson’s defeat in Connecticut makes 10 House members who have lost primaries this year

Longtime Democratic Rep. John Larson’s defeat in Connecticut on Tuesday makes him the 10th House incumbent to lose a primary so far this cycle — an unusually high figure that comes as Democrats push their leaders to pass the torch to a new, more …

Luke Bronin on his Connecticut primary upset

Former Connecticut Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman dies at 80

Gov. Ned Lamont’s (D-CT) office confirmed that former Connecticut Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman has died at 80 and ordered U.S. and state flags on state government buildings to be lowered to half-staff in her honor.  “Nancy Wyman was a good friend to me, a good …

Seventh House Democrat This Cycle Ousted in Connecticut Primary

Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) lost the Democratic primary in Connecticut’s First Congressional District on Aug. 11 to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, ending a run in the House that began with his election in 1998. Larson is the seventh House Democrat to …

Wharton Shares Analysis of Connecticut’s Political Future

Dr. Jonathan Wharton, professor of political science and urban affairs at Southern Connecticut State University, recently joined “Face More Facts” on NBC Connecticut to examine the results of Connecticut’s historic primary election and discuss what they …

Connecticut lawmakers recognize GOPIO-CT’s community service

GOPIO-CT was recognized for promoting Indian culture, highlighting Indian Americans’ contributions, and supporting charities and community organizations across Connecticut. Presentation of the citation / GOPIO-CT The Connecticut General Assembly and …

Meet The Billionaire Behind Connecticut’s “Insurgent” Victory

When 14-term Connecticut Rep. John Larson lost his Democratic primary to 47-year-old former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin yesterday, The New York Times framed it as an insurgent upstart “capitalizing on calls for generational change in the party.” But the …

A look at the state legislative primaries in Connecticut, one of eight states with supermajorities that are highly ...

All 151 seats of the Connecticut General Assembly are up for election in 2026. There are five retiring incumbents in the Senate and fourteen retiring incumbents in the House, for a total of 19 open seats. Thirteen retiring incumbents are Democrats, and six …

Bear break-ins on the rise in Connecticut as Warren residents raise concerns

Bear break-ins are becoming a growing concern in Connecticut, with wildlife officials reporting more than 50 home entries so far this year, already more than the total recorded during all of last year. The issue is particularly concerning residents in …