Federal
U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 3
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.
Party lines from the Bloomfield sample ballot (the only posted 1st District town as of 2026-09-29): A Democratic, B Republican, E Green. The current representative, John B. Larson, is not on the November ballot.
Taxes & budget
Luke BroninDemocratic
- Supports closing tax loopholes for the wealthiest Americans
Amy ChaiRepublican
- Proposes eliminating the self-employment tax and capping property taxes
- Supports cutting federal spending
- Supports higher taxes on finance, lower on earned income
Mary L. SandersGreen
No documented position found.
Public safety
Luke BroninDemocratic
- Proposes abolishing ICE over the longer term
- Supports universal background checks and an assault weapons ban
Amy ChaiRepublican
No documented position found.
Mary L. SandersGreen
No documented position found.
Education
Luke BroninDemocratic
No documented position found.
Amy ChaiRepublican
- Supports parents' right to know and direct what's taught
Mary L. SandersGreen
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Luke BroninDemocratic
- Supports universal healthcare and Medicare drug price negotiation
- Supports federal protections for abortion access nationwide
Amy ChaiRepublican
- Supports investing in prevention of addiction and mental illness
Mary L. SandersGreen
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Luke BroninDemocratic
- Supports overturning Citizens United and limiting presidential pardons
Amy ChaiRepublican
- Opposes regime change abroad and proxy wars
Mary L. SandersGreen
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 5 issues covered in this race.