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Former Hartford Mayor Challenges 78-Year-Old Incumbent in CT Primary

8/11/2026

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Former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin is challenging incumbent U.S. Representative John B. Larson in the Connecticut congressional primary on Tuesday.
Bronin is 47 years old while Larson is 78, creating a 31-year age gap that frames the contest.
The race is viewed as a clear test of Democratic voters’ appetite for generational change within the party.

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Former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin is challenging incumbent U.S. Representative John B. Larson in the Connecticut congressional primary on Tuesday.
Bronin is 47 years old while Larson is 78, creating a 31-year age gap that frames the contest.
The race is viewed as a clear test of Democratic voters’ appetite for generational change within the party.