Who's In The Race

Voters in southwestern Connecticut can start casting ballots Monday, Oct. 19, and those who haven't registered can sign up on the spot at early voting sites or on Election Day. The race for Connecticut's 4th U.S. House District is a rematch: Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, against Republican Michael Goldstein). [](#ngr-f3019a73-0b30-4f9a-ad0d-aa285bb40eff)

Himes, a former Goldman Sachs executive, has held the seat since 2009 and is seeking a 10th term. Goldstein, a Greenwich eye surgeon and health law attorney, lost to Himes in 2024. He won the Aug. 11 Republican primary with about 74% of the vote over Daniel Miressi, and Himes did not face a primary.

What They Stand For

Himes backs strengthening the Affordable Care Act and preserving Medicare, along with federal protections for abortion access and clean energy legislation to cut emissions. His campaign also highlights keeping guns away from people under protective orders and from former abusive partners. As one of eight congressional leaders who are briefed on the most sensitive intelligence, he has pushed Congress to reclaim its authority over military action.

Goldstein argues that government overregulation drives up health care costs and that more competition and patient choice would bring them down. He blames limited natural gas pipeline capacity for Connecticut's high electricity bills and has called Interstate 95 a "parking lot," the CT Mirror reported. He also wants more trade schools, and he wants colleges to disclose their graduates' job placement rates and salaries.

The Money Behind The Race

Himes reported raising about $1.4 million from Jan. 1, 2025, through June 30, according to Federal Election Commission filings. He had about $2.5 million in the bank, including money carried over from past campaigns.

Goldstein reported raising about $47,000 through July 22, including a $25,000 loan to his own campaign, and had about $41,000 left. Outside groups have reported spending just $10 in the race, all of it backing Himes.

Race Outlook: Ratings And Betting Markets

The Cook Political Report and Inside Elections rate the race Solid Democratic, and Sabato's Crystal Ball calls it Safe Democratic, all as of late September or early October. On Kalshi, traders favored Democrats at about 94% as of Monday, Oct. 5.

Himes beat Goldstein with about 61% of the vote in 2024 and won with about 59% in 2022. Kamala Harris carried Connecticut with about 56% in 2024.

Early voting runs daily through Sunday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with longer hours on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.

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