John Larson hasn’t faced a stiff challenge from a member of his own party since he was first elected to represent Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District in 1998.
Larson touts his experience as a 14-term representative, saying his seniority in Congress helps Connecticut. But his challengers say that Larson has been in Washington too long and that it’s time for a fresh perspective.
Today on The Wheelhouse, we’ll talk to Larson about his re-election effort. And we’ll meet his challengers, including former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin, who is the endorsed candidate in this race, Connecticut State Rep. Jillian Gilchrest (D-West Hartford), and Hartford attorney Ruth Fortune.
Guests:
- U.S. Rep. John Larson (D-CT)
- Luke Bronin, candidate, Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District
- Ruth Fortune, candidate, Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District
- Jillian Gilchrest, candidate, Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District
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