2026 Connecticut House race — James A. Himes's seat

• James A. HimesDemocrat · Incumbent
  Stated positions (8) ▾

  • Abortion: Supports protecting a woman's right to choose, opposes federal restrictions and bans on abortion services, and supports allowing federal funding for abortion to avoid discriminating against low-income women. [1]
  • Economy & Jobs: Supports policies to strengthen the middle class, invest in domestic manufacturing and innovation, and ensure large corporations and wealthy individuals pay their fair share of taxes, citing support for the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS and Science Act. [1]
  • Election Integrity/Democracy: Voted to certify the 2020 presidential election results as fully and fairly counted, opposing objections to the certification process. [1]
  • Foreign Policy / National Security: Supports continued U.S. support for Israel, including funding for missile defense systems, while expressing concern over civilian harm in Gaza and calling for adherence to international law. [1]
  • Gun Policy: Supports what his campaign describes as 'common sense' gun safety measures in response to gun violence. [1]
  • Immigration: Supports comprehensive, bipartisan immigration reform that secures the border, humanely treats immigrants and refugees, and establishes a pathway to citizenship, including protections for Dreamers via the American Dream and Promise Act. [1][2]
  • Trade: Has expressed concerns about the effects of tariff and trade policies pursued by the Trump administration. [1]
  • Women's Issues: Opposed Republican efforts to defund family planning services and opposed multiple federal attempts to restrict or ban abortion. [1]

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