Michael Goldstein
Michael Goldstein
CT-04 Republican nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleOphthalmologist (physician/eye surgeon)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationConnecticut
BackgroundOphthalmologist (physician/eye surgeon)
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Notable personal detailsMichael T. Goldstein is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District. He is an ophthalmologist/eye surgeon and has also practiced as an attorney, including in health law. He was the Republican nominee for CT-04 in 2024 after winning the August 13, 2024 Republican primary and then lost the November 5, 2024 general election to incumbent Jim Himes.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports reducing the size and power of the regulatory state, reducing federal debt and spending, and lowering economic burdens on residents; criticizes large federal stimulus spending and emphasizes lowering taxes/energy costs in Connecticut. Advocates fiscal restraint, opposition to pork-barrel spending, and policies to improve competitiveness and economic independence.
Healthcare
Supports shrinking government’s role in healthcare, reducing healthcare costs and administrative burdens, and opposes Medicare-for-All-style proposals; emphasizes using his medical background to pursue reforms that lower costs while protecting individual medical freedoms.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate advocates for secure/closed borders and stronger border security, criticizing the Biden administration for what he calls "open borders" that allow criminals and others to cross. His campaign platform lists "secure borders" as a priority and he has said he would strengthen border enforcement if elected.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate has expressed support for maintaining the status quo on abortion established under Roe v. Wade. He frames his position as upholding existing legal protections rather than advocating for specific new federal bans or codification measures.
Climate & Energy
Michael Goldstein supports measures to reduce energy costs by expanding natural gas pipeline capacity and increasing nuclear generation, and has emphasized concern about energy prices. His public statements and debate appearances favor energy policies that include fossil fuel infrastructure and expanded nuclear power rather than aggressive emissions-only regulations.
Public Safety & Guns
Opposes imposing civil liability on the firearms industry and argues such measures would effectively eliminate legal gun sales and raise constitutional concerns. Frames gun-industry liability proposals as imprecise responses to criminal behavior and emphasizes focusing on illegal gun owners and smugglers.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Michael Goldstein for CT-04 Republican nominee?
Connecticut Republican Party
Public figure
Connecticut Republican Party endorsed Michael Goldstein for Congress
LUCA – Latinos United for Conservative Action
Public endorsement
LUCA – Latinos United for Conservative Action endorsed Michael Goldstein for Congress
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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