Rep. John Larson ouster makes 2026 a record year for Democratic primary losses

Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) was unseated Tuesday by his primary challenger, former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, according to the Associated Press. Why it matters: Larson is the 7th House Democrat ousted in their primary this year. Only one other election cycle in the 21st century has seen this many incumbent losses in pr

Democratic Rep. John Larson of Connecticut has lost his primary race to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, NBC News projects, becoming the latest example of Democratic voters’ push to sweep out incumbent House members and replace them with younger leadership.