Federal
U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- 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 Canterbury, Chaplin, Coventry, Deep River, Eastford, Madison, Salem and Scotland sample ballots: A Democratic, B Republican, D Independent Party.
Education
George Patrick AustinRepublican/Independent Party
- Supports expanding apprenticeships and technical education
Joe CourtneyDemocratic
- Supports eliminating interest on federal student loans
Economy & jobs
George Patrick AustinRepublican/Independent Party
- Pledges to lower costs by cutting taxes, mandates, energy bills
Joe CourtneyDemocratic
- Secured funding to build two submarines a year
- Opposed the Wall Street bailout
Roads & infrastructure
George Patrick AustinRepublican/Independent Party
No documented position found.
Joe CourtneyDemocratic
- Supported the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Health & human services
George Patrick AustinRepublican/Independent Party
No documented position found.
Joe CourtneyDemocratic
- Proposes Medicare at 55 and a public option
- Supported capping Medicare out-of-pocket drug costs
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; 4 issues covered in this race.