CT-02 Republican nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleConstruction management professional
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationConnecticut
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BackgroundConstruction management professional
EducationCentral Connecticut State University — Construction Management (degree reported)
Notable personal detailsGeorge Patrick Austin is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Connecticut’s 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has described a background in construction management and has been associated publicly with U.S. Navy service. Austin’s campaign has been active in Eastern Connecticut and he is listed in federal campaign-finance records as a challenger for CT-02.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax relief and cutting taxes and mandates to reduce costs for families and make Connecticut more competitive; criticizes recent corporate tax surcharges and pledges to deliver tax relief and lower utility/energy costs.
Healthcare
Supports defending Medicare for current seniors while opposing further unfunded expansions; emphasizes addressing upstream causes of health costs (chronic disease, processed food, environmental factors) and supports giving states more flexibility and reforms rather than federal expansions or added mandates. Criticizes incumbent for backing federal subsidies/expansions and aligns with the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) approach that prioritizes health, solvency, and affordability through reforms.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports stronger border security and emphasizes securing U.S. borders as a campaign priority. Positions emphasize enforcement and public safety alongside broader campaign priorities.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports parental notification requirements for minors seeking abortion and describes a personal change from considering abortion to opposing it; advocates policies that involve parents or guardians in the decision process. Does not call for a total ban in the available statements.
Climate & Energy
The candidate emphasizes lowering energy/utility bills and reducing costs for families but does not provide detailed policy positions on emissions targets, clean energy investment, carbon pricing, or support/opposition to major climate agreements. Public materials focus on affordability and economic priorities rather than a clear climate or energy policy agenda.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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