John B. Larson
U.S. House · CT-1 · Democrats · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · CT-1
Biography
Overview
John B. Larson is a Democratic U.S. Representative from Connecticut's 1st congressional district, serving since 1999. Born in Hartford in 1948, he worked as a high school history teacher and insurance agency co-owner before entering politics. He served in the Connecticut State Senate for six terms (1982–1998), including four years as president pro tempore, before being elected to Congress. He previously chaired the House Democratic Caucus during the 111th and 112th Congresses. The 1st district, based in the state capital, Hartford, is the most Democratic in Connecticut.
Career
Larson has been reelected 11 times with no substantive opposition, demonstrating strong support in his heavily Democratic district. Key legislative efforts include cosponsoring the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 focused on renewable energy and emissions reduction, and introducing the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. He was a strong advocate for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In March 2025, he expressed frustration over Elon Musk's failure to appear before the Ways and Means Committee regarding DOGE data transparency. In April 2026, he filed articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
Prior political experience
Larson narrowly defeated Secretary of State Miles S. Rapoport in the 1998 Democratic primary for the 1st district seat when incumbent Barbara Kennelly retired to run for governor. His general election victory was widely considered a foregone conclusion given the district's strong Democratic lean. Since then, he has been reelected 11 times with no substantive opposition. In 2025, he faced calls to step aside due to age and a complex partial seizure he experienced in February, but he rejected these calls and stated he would seek reelection. For the first time since 1999, he faces serious Democratic primary challengers for the 2026 midterm elections.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
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| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | U.S. House CT-1 | 2025–present | In progress | John B. Larson | — |
| 13th | U.S. House CT-1 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | John B. Larson | John B. Larson |
| 12th | U.S. House CT-1 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | John B. Larson | John B. Larson |
| 11th | U.S. House CT-1 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | John B. Larson | John B. Larson |
| 10th | U.S. House CT-1 | 2017–2019 | Term ended | John B. Larson | John B. Larson |
| 9th | U.S. House CT-1 | 2015–2017 | Term ended | John B. Larson | John B. Larson |
| 8th | U.S. House CT-1 | 2013–2015 | Term ended | John B. Larson | John B. Larson |
| 7th | U.S. House CT-1 | 2011–2013 | Term ended | John B. Larson | John B. Larson |
| 6th | U.S. House CT-1 | 2009–2011 | Term ended | John B. Larson | John B. Larson |
| 5th | U.S. House CT-1 | 2007–2009 | Term ended | John B. Larson | John B. Larson |
| 4th | U.S. House CT-1 | 2005–2007 | Term ended | John B. Larson | John B. Larson |
| 3rd | U.S. House CT-1 | 2003–2005 | Term ended | John B. Larson | John B. Larson |
| 2nd | U.S. House CT-1 | 2001–2003 | Term ended | John B. Larson | John B. Larson |
| 1st | U.S. House CT-1 | 1999–2001 | Term ended | — | John B. Larson |
Committee assignments
- Social SecurityHouseRanking Member· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- TradeHouse· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term8
- H.R. 7910
ACTION for National Service Act
Mar 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7878
Segal AmeriCorps Educational Award Tax Relief Act of 2026
Mar 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7621
Stop ICE Election Militarization Act
Feb 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5802
MAGA Act
Oct 21, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5379
HOPE Act
Sep 16, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 1877
Protecting Americans’ Social Security Data Act
Mar 5, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 1876
Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act
Mar 5, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 1321
Ending DOGE Conflicts Act
Feb 13, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8275
Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
Apr 14, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8091
Outpatient Surgery Access Act of 2026
Mar 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8031
GUARDRAILS Act
Mar 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7973
Momnibus Act
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7966
Hospice CARE Act of 2026
Mar 17, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7937
Working Americans’ Tax Cut Act
Mar 16, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7828
Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2026
Mar 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7805
Trade Adjustment Assistance Modernization Act
Mar 4, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7802
DISCLOSE Act of 2026
Mar 4, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7736
RELIEF Act
Feb 26, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | U.S. House CT-1 | Pending | 59.85% |
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