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August 11, 2026
Luke Bronin Defeats Rep. John Larson in Connecticut Primary
- Rep. John Larson, 78, has lost to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, 47, in the Connecticut Democratic primary, marking a notable generational shift.
- Bronin led Larson by nearly 20 percentage points with approximately 7,000 votes as of the latest count.
- Larson's defeat is part of a broader trend, marking the 10th primary loss for House incumbents this year.
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- Live results: Larson faces primary challenge from Bronin in Connecticut House raceAug 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM · The Hill
- Former Hartford mayor ousts Larson in Connecticut House primaryAug 12, 2026 at 1:15 AM · The Hill
- Democratic Rep. John Larson loses his primary to opponent calling for generational changeAug 12, 2026 at 1:43 AM · NBC
- Rep. John Larson ouster makes 2026 a record year for Democratic primary lossesAug 12, 2026 at 2:02 AM · Axios
- Rep. John Larson, a Longtime Lawmaker, Loses a Primary in ConnecticutAug 12, 2026 at 2:07 AM · NYT
- Longtime anti-Trump Dem ousted after tough primary from upstart progressive mayorAug 12, 2026 at 2:08 AM · Fox News
- 14-term Rep. John Larson ousted by challenger Luke Bronin in Connecticut Democratic primary, CBS News projectsAug 12, 2026 at 2:19 AM · CBS News
- Larson, Bronin speak to voters after Bronin’s win in Connecticut House raceAug 12, 2026 at 4:14 AM · NBC