14-term Rep. John Larson ousted by challenger in Connecticut Democratic primary
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With just over half of the vote counted at around 10:15 p.m. ET, Bronin led Larson by just under 20 percentage points, or nearly 7,000 votes. 12, 2026, 1:43 AM UTC The 14-term Connecticut Democrat lost to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, NBC News projects, in a heavily blue district. His office has since said Larson suffered a complex partial seizure, maintaining that he’s fit to seek a 15th term and is taking medication to help control the condition.
Furthermore, Larson, 78, has represented the Hartford and central Connecticut-based 1st Congressional District since 1999. Minnesota has not elected a Republican governor since Tim Pawlenty in 2006. And I understand, you know, it’s hard to find anybody who does the same thing for 30 years and doesn’t get a little bit stuck in the routine, but this is not a moment that we can keep doing the same thing.”.
In addition, Bronin, 47, brought in 54% of the vote, compared to 78-year-old Larson’s 34% when the Associated Press called the race at 10 p.m. Bronin’s win comes as Democratic voters have increasingly shown a willingness to replace veteran lawmakers with younger challengers. With 15% of the vote counted, Tafoya led with 51% of the vote to Schwarze's 22%, while former NBA player Royce White had 9% and retired Navy officer Tom Weiler had 6%. Born and raised in Allentown, Pennsylvania, worked in both the New York and Washington bureaus for Fox News since 2013.
Moreover, Hong, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), is running on a platform that includes guaranteed paid leave, boosting the state's minimum wage from $7.25 to $20 per hour, and a one-year moratorium in Wisconsin on building AI data centers.
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With just over half of the vote counted at around 10:15 p.m. ET, Bronin led Larson by just under 20 percentage points, or nearly 7,000 votes.
according to CBS News — Latest12, 2026, 1:43 AM UTC The 14-term Connecticut Democrat lost to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, NBC News projects, in a heavily blue district.
according to NBC News — Top StoriesHis office has since said Larson suffered a complex partial seizure, maintaining that he’s fit to seek a 15th term and is taking medication to help control the condition.
according to The Boston GlobeLarson, 78, has represented the Hartford and central Connecticut-based 1st Congressional District since 1999.
according to The Boston GlobeMinnesota has not elected a Republican governor since Tim Pawlenty in 2006.
according to CBS News — LatestAnd I understand, you know, it’s hard to find anybody who does the same thing for 30 years and doesn’t get a little bit stuck in the routine, but this is not a moment that we can keep doing the same thing.”
according to NBC News — Top StoriesBronin, 47, brought in 54% of the vote, compared to 78-year-old Larson’s 34% when the Associated Press called the race at 10 p.m. Bronin’s win comes as Democratic voters have increasingly shown a willingness to replace veteran lawmakers with younger challengers.
according to Washington ExaminerWith 15% of the vote counted, Tafoya led with 51% of the vote to Schwarze's 22%, while former NBA player Royce White had 9% and retired Navy officer Tom Weiler had 6%.
according to Washington ExaminerBorn and raised in Allentown, Pennsylvania, worked in both the New York and Washington bureaus for Fox News since 2013.
according to Fox News — LatestHong, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), is running on a platform that includes guaranteed paid leave, boosting the state's minimum wage from $7.25 to $20 per hour, and a one-year moratorium in Wisconsin on building AI data centers.
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