A - Larson

B - Bronin, Fortune

C - Gilchrest

John Larson hasn’t faced a stiff challenge from a member of his own party since he was first elected to represent Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District in 1998.

Larson touts his experience as a 14-term representative, saying his seniority in Congress helps Connecticut. But his challengers say that Larson has been in Washington too long and that it’s time for a fresh perspective.

Today on The Wheelhouse, we’ll talk to Larson about his re-election effort. And we’ll meet his challengers, including former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin, who is the endorsed candidate in this race, Connecticut State Rep. Jillian Gilchrest (D-West Hartford), and Hartford attorney Ruth Fortune.

Guests:
U.S. Rep. John Larson (D-CT)
Luke Bronin, candidate, Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District
Ruth Fortune, candidate, Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District
Jillian Gilchrest, candidate, Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District

John Larson hasn&rsquo;t faced a stiff challenge from a member of his own party since he was first elected to represent Connecticut&rsquo;s 1st Congressional District in 1998.
Larson touts his experience as a 14-term representative, saying his seniority in Congress helps Connecticut. But his challengers say that Larson has been in Washington too long and that it&rsquo;s time for a fresh perspective.
Today on The Wheelhouse, we&rsquo;ll talk to Larson about his re-election effort. And we&rsquo;ll meet his challengers, including former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin, who is the endorsed candidate in this race, Connecticut State Rep. Jillian Gilchrest (D-West Hartford), and Hartford attorney Ruth Fortune.
Guests:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://larson.house.gov/">U.S. Rep. John Larson</a>&nbsp;(D-CT)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.broninforcongress.com/">Luke Bronin</a>, candidate, Connecticut&rsquo;s 1st Congressional District</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ruthfortuneforcongress.com/">Ruth Fortune</a>, candidate, Connecticut&rsquo;s 1st Congressional District</li>
<li><a href="https://voteforjillian.com/">Jillian Gilchrest</a>, candidate, Connecticut&rsquo;s 1st Congressional District</li>
</ul>

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If you’re a news junkie — or maybe just news curious, we’ve got your weekly dose of Connecticut politics, tackling everything from tax cuts to human composting. Amplifying important local and national voices, The Wheelhouse walks listeners through the most important political stories of the week.  You’ll hear from well-known political reporters, academics, and local journalists across Connecticut’s 169 cities and towns.

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