2026 Elections · Connecticut

Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Connecticut congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District in 2026?

Rosa DeLauro (Democratic) and Christopher Lancia (Republican).

  • Rosa DeLauroDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified
    $1.6M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Rosa DeLauro's sponsored bills →
  • Christopher LanciaRepublican✓ Verified
    $15K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Rosa DeLauro supports policies that lower costs, raise wages, protect the middle and working class, opposes tax cuts for billionaires, supports unions and workers' rights, and votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy-related acts 13. Christopher Lancia supports fighting inflation, lowering taxes, holding Washington accountable for reckless spending, believes border security is national security, and supports controlling borders to stop drugs and crime from entering communities 46.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueRosa DeLauroDemocraticChristopher LanciaRepublican
Economy & Jobs

DeLauro supports policies that lower costs, raise wages, and protect the middle and working class, opposing tax cuts for billionaires and supporting unions and workers' rights.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

DeLauro supports creating good middle-class jobs, investing in infrastructure, and reviving manufacturing to ensure sustainable economic growth and fair wages.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

DeLauro votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy-related acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Lancia supports fighting inflation, lowering taxes, and holding Washington accountable for reckless spending to protect middle-class families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Rosa DeLauro supports policies that lower costs, raise wages, protect the middle and working class, opposes tax cuts for billionaires, and supports unions and workers' rights 1. She also supports creating good middle-class jobs, investing in infrastructure, and reviving manufacturing for sustainable economic growth and fair wages 2. DeLauro votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy-related acts 3. Christopher Lancia supports fighting inflation, lowering taxes, and holding Washington accountable for reckless spending to protect middle-class families 4.
Healthcare

DeLauro supports making health care more affordable, strongly backs the Affordable Care Act, and advocates for biomedical research and women’s health initiatives.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

DeLauro votes yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on lowering premiums and Medicaid harm prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Immigration

DeLauro votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Lancia believes border security is national security and supports controlling borders to stop drugs and crime from entering communities.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Rosa DeLauro votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution 1. Christopher Lancia believes border security is national security and supports controlling borders to stop drugs and crime from entering communities 2.
Public Safety & Crime

DeLauro votes yea on prison staff safety and bail reform acts but nay on violent offender and veterans 2nd amendment bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Abortion

DeLauro is an unwavering defender of a woman’s right to choose and leads efforts to codify Roe v. Wade protections into federal law.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

DeLauro opposes tax cuts for billionaires and supports ensuring the wealthy and corporations pay their fair share to invest in communities.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

DeLauro votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Energy & Environment

DeLauro supports reducing home energy bills through funding and rebates for energy-efficient appliances and fights for clean energy grants.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

DeLauro votes yea on diesel emissions and marine conservation acts but nay on consumer fuel choice and HEATS acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Lancia supports lowering energy prices for Connecticut families.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Rosa DeLauro supports reducing home energy bills through funding and rebates for energy-efficient appliances and fights for clean energy grants 1. She voted yea on diesel emissions and marine conservation acts but nay on consumer fuel choice and HEATS acts 2. Christopher Lancia supports lowering energy prices for Connecticut families 3.
Foreign Policy & Defense

DeLauro votes yea on resolutions to remove troops from hostilities and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and FISA extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Lancia supports expanding dental coverage for veterans, citing limits in current VA eligibility rules.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Rosa DeLauro voted yea on resolutions to remove troops from hostilities and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and FISA extension 1. Christopher Lancia supports expanding dental coverage for veterans, citing limits in current VA eligibility rules 2.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Rosa DeLauro supports policies that lower costs, raise wages, protect the middle and working class, opposes tax cuts for billionaires, and supports unions and workers' rights. She also supports creating good middle-class jobs, investing in infrastructure, and reviving manufacturing for sustainable economic growth and fair wages. DeLauro votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy-related acts. Christopher Lancia supports fighting inflation, lowering taxes, and holding Washington accountable for reckless spending to protect middle-class families.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Rosa DeLauro votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution. Christopher Lancia believes border security is national security and supports controlling borders to stop drugs and crime from entering communities.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Rosa DeLauro supports reducing home energy bills through funding and rebates for energy-efficient appliances and fights for clean energy grants. She voted yea on diesel emissions and marine conservation acts but nay on consumer fuel choice and HEATS acts. Christopher Lancia supports lowering energy prices for Connecticut families.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Rosa DeLauro voted yea on resolutions to remove troops from hostilities and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and FISA extension. Christopher Lancia supports expanding dental coverage for veterans, citing limits in current VA eligibility rules.