Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District

Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District is represented by Rosa DeLauro (Democrat), who has held the seat since 1991. DeLauro has an overall VoteSee report card grade of C, voted in 99% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 97% of the time. The district includes New Haven, West Haven, and Milford. It takes in all or part of 3 counties, and 84% of residents live in New Haven County. About 724,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $90,395.

Current Representative

Rosa DeLauro (Democrat) has represented Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District since 1991.

VoteSee report card grade: C
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 99% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 97%

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2026 Election

U.S. House: Connecticut 3rd District

Winner: Rosa DeLauro.

Incumbent Rosa DeLauro is running for re-election. 3 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

Rosa DeLauro (Democratic), incumbent: raised $1.6M, $83K cash on hand; VoteSee report card C; 99% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 97% of the time
Chris Lancia (Republican): raised $17K, $68 cash on hand
Thomas Egan (Independent)

Polls: No public polls

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District Demographics

Population: 724,297
Median household income: $90,395
Median age: 41
Median home value: $351,300
Bachelor's degree or higher: 40.5%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How DeLauro Voted Recently

No on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1013) to amend the Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) plans, and for other purposes. (Nov 10, 2026) — Passed
Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

No on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 (Jul 15, 2026) — Failed
Nay on Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 (Jul 14, 2026) — Passed
Nay on AI Warnings And Resources for Education Act (Jun 29, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Bruce Morrison — Democrat (1983–1991)
Lawrence DeNardis — Republican (1981–1983)
Robert Giaimo — Democrat (1959–1981)
Albert Cretella — Republican (1953–1959)
John McGuire — Democrat (1949–1953)
Ellsworth Foote — Republican (1947–1949)
James Geelan — Democrat (1945–1947)
C. Compton — Republican (1943–1945)
James Shanley — Democrat (1935–1943)
Francis Maloney — Democrat (1933–1935)
John Tilson — Republican (1915–1933)
Thomas Reilly — Democrat (1913–1915)

Where the District Is

Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District covers 474 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

New Haven County (part): 84% of residents
Fairfield County (part): 11% of residents
Middlesex County (part): 5% of residents

Largest communities

New Haven
West Haven
Milford
Naugatuck
East Haven
Shelton (part)
North Haven
Middletown (part)