CT 3rd Congressional District Race 2026: DeLauro Vs. Lancia

Incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro is seeking a 19th term in Connecticut’s 3rd Congressional District and faces a challenge from Republican Christopher Lancia.

DeLauro, 83, was first elected in 1990 and served as the chair of the powerful House Committee on Appropriations during the 117th Congress from 2021-2023. She currently serves as the ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee.

DeLauro is a founding member of the Progressive Caucus, and was the author of numerous bills, including The Paycheck Fairness Act and the Child Tax Credit.

“For Rosa, her work has been and will always be about helping people,” according to her campaign profile. “Since coming to Congress, she has built a reputation as a hard-working, passionate, and forthright advocate for her constituents, an honest broker who works with members of all parties, and a leader on matters of domestic and social policy. She has helped improve schools, bring tax relief to middle-class families, protect employee pensions, and encourage job creation in Connecticut.”

Lancia, 55, is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran and former federal law enforcement officer.

Lancia is running for Congress because “he believes Connecticut—and America—deserves better,” according to his campaign website.

“His decision to run was not made lightly, but came after witnessing policies that deeply troubled him: biological men in women’s sports, tampons in boys’ restrooms, and Americans being forced to choose between a vaccine or their livelihood,” reads a post on his campaign website. “He believes in standing up for common sense, parental rights, and individual freedoms. He’s ready to fight for working families, law and order, and the values that make America strong.

“Chris Lancia is running to give the people of Connecticut a voice—and to help President Donald Trump finish what he started: putting America First.”

For more information on DeLauro’s platform, visit her campaign page here.

For more information on Lancia’s platform, visit his campaign page here.