The Winner
Rosa DeLauro, a Democrat, will continue to represent Connecticut's 3rd U.S. House District after winning re-election on Nov. 3. DeLauro is the incumbent in the seat, and the district stays in Democratic hands. Vote totals are being counted by the Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State, according to current certified results.
The Race
The general election field included five candidates, with nominees from both the Democratic and Republican parties. Christopher Lancia, the Republican who won the Aug. 11 primary, was the Republican nominee in the race.
Cook Political Report rated the race Solid Democratic heading into election day, as did Inside Elections and Sabato's Crystal Ball. Prediction markets gave DeLauro roughly a 99.9% probability of winning as of Nov. 4, according to Kalshi.
The 3rd District covers Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Branford, Derby, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Middlefield, Milford, Naugatuck, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Prospect, Seymour, Shelton, Stratford, Wallingford, West Haven, Woodbridge, and parts of Durham, Middletown, and Waterbury.
What's Next
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) is set to take office on Jan. 3, 2027, under the 20th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. DeLauro has said she hopes to restore education and job opportunities, return authority over federal grants to the House Appropriations Committee, and examine whether federal funds have been transferred illegally, the Connecticut Mirror reported on Oct. 22.
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