Connecticut's 4th Congressional District

Connecticut's 4th Congressional District is represented by James Himes (Democrat), who has held the seat since 2009. Himes has an overall VoteSee report card grade of B, voted in 99% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 95% of the time. The district includes Bridgeport, Stamford, and Norwalk. It takes in all or part of 2 counties, and 98% of residents live in Fairfield County. About 729,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $119,442.

Current Representative

James Himes (Democrat) has represented Connecticut's 4th Congressional District since 2009.

VoteSee report card grade: B
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 99% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 95%

See James Himes's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Connecticut 4th District

Winner: Jim Himes.

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

Jim Himes (Democratic), incumbent: raised $1.7M, $2.4M cash on hand; VoteSee report card B; 99% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 95% of the time
Michael Goldstein (Republican): raised $59K, $27K cash on hand
Benjamin Wesley (Independent)

Polls: No public polls

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District Demographics

Population: 728,656
Median household income: $119,442
Median age: 40
Median home value: $663,200
Bachelor's degree or higher: 53.8%

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

How Himes Voted Recently

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
Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

Yea on Main Street Act (Jul 21, 2026) — Passed
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

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Connecticut's 4th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Christopher Shays — Republican (1987–2009)
Stewart McKinney — Republican (1971–1987)
Lowell Weicker — Republican (1969–1971)
Donald Irwin — Democrat (1965–1969)
Abner Sibal — Republican (1961–1965)
Donald Irwin — Democrat (1959–1961)
Albert Morano — Republican (1951–1959)
John Lodge — Republican (1947–1951)
Clare Luce — Republican (1943–1947)
Le Downs — Democrat (1941–1943)
Albert Austin — Republican (1939–1941)
Alfred Phillips — Democrat (1937–1939)

Where the District Is

Connecticut's 4th Congressional District covers 445 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Fairfield County (part): 98% of residents
New Haven County (part): 2% of residents

Largest communities

Bridgeport
Stamford
Norwalk
Greenwich
Shelton (part)
Trumbull Center
Riverside
Long Hill CDP (Fairfield County)