2026 Candidate Profiles: George Austin Is Running For Congress

CONNECTICUT — George Austin is running for the U.S. House 2nd District seat.

Candidate's Name:

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George Austin

What office are you seeking?

US House

Age:

38

District:

CT02

Party:

Republican / Independent

Campaign website:

https://VoteGeorgeforCongress.com

Occupation:

Homebuilder

Family:

Married with two sons

Does anyone in your family work in government?

No

Previous public office:

None

Why are you seeking this office?

I am seeking to advocate for middle class Americans. I firmly believe in term limits, and that the working people are sorely underrepresented in Congress. I want to make sure we invest in our future by making sure our young people aren't priced out of their American Dream, and that we have AI guardrails in place to make sure American workers, families, and culture are protected.

What do you believe is the No. 1 issue facing Connecticut, and how do you plan to address it?

Cost of living. One of the primary culprits is runaway inflation, and I plan to lead the charge on not only passing the first budget that Congress has in over three decades, but on putting forth a Constitutional Amendment for balanced budgeting. We cannot continue to print dollars at this rate, which affects the working class the most.

Energy costs have been soaring in Connecticut. What are your plans to help address this issue?

Our energy prices are soaring, and much of this is largely self-inflicted. Apart from state-level issues, I would take steps to make sure FERC has policies with teeth to disallow other states from infringing upon our ability to access affordable energy, namely Gov. Hochul blocking the Constitution pipeline from entering the state.

Affordability has been a major topic across the country and here in Connecticut. How do you plan to address this issue?

Reducing inflation through a combination of cost-cutting, fraud prevention, and reducing spending will ultimately return buying power to everyone's dollars. Next, addressing our energy crisis by seeking diversification of our nation's energy portfolio will restore affordable energy, the demand for which will only continue to grow. Lastly, I will introduce legislation which will incentivize married couples (empty nesters for instance) to keep more of their capital gains on the sale of their homes, thus allowing rapid upward mobility and opening up entry-level inventory as quickly as an attorney can close.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I have successfully operated a small business in Connecticut - which is it's own feat - but having over 10 years of longevity in construction is untypical. This speaks to my ability to handle stress and multitask.

I am a devoted husband & father of 20 years, and being a tradesman of over two decades, I share everyday Americans' priorities, perspectives, and values. This shows I am in touch with Main Street.

I am a natural born US citizen, under 40, with above average pattern recognition and common sense. This illustrates my competency.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

Please visit our website to learn more about me & my policy positions. Please visit our socials to follow along our journey and review all the work we've done in the community for the past 18 months.

I promise to work with anyone, on anything, as long as it prioritizes and benefits the residents of the CT02.