CT-03 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age83 years old (Mar 2, 1943)
GenderFemale
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LocationConnecticut
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationLauralton Hall High School (Milford, Connecticut)
Notable personal detailsRosa Luisa DeLauro is a U.S. Representative from Connecticut’s 3rd Congressional District, first elected to the U.S. House in 1990. She has served in House leadership and senior committee roles, including as Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee. Before Congress, she worked in public service and political leadership roles including Executive Director of EMILY’s List and Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanding and making permanent the expanded Child Tax Credit, backing refundable credits and monthly payments for families; advocates paid family leave and criticizes the 2017 Republican tax law for providing tax breaks to billionaires while harming working families.
Healthcare
Supports expanding public Medicare-style coverage to achieve universal, affordable health care through legislation (sponsored the Medicare for America Act) and advocates strengthening the Affordable Care Act and broader access to affordable care. Emphasizes protecting and expanding government programs that lower costs and increase coverage.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports strengthening border security while emphasizing humane treatment of migrants and protecting asylum access and immigrant dignity. She criticizes administration policies that target law‑abiding immigrants and calls for reforming ICE and CBP with justice and mercy. She seeks negotiated immigration reforms and funding approaches that separate broadly supported DHS functions from contested enforcement components.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports broad reproductive rights and abortion access, opposes federal restrictions and the Hyde Amendment, and is an active member of congressional pro-choice/reproductive freedom caucuses. Has led and supported legislative and appropriations actions to protect and expand access to abortion and related reproductive health services. Advocates federal protections and funding to ensure access for populations including military service members and Medicaid recipients.
Climate & Energy
Supports Green New Deal–style congressional resolutions and federal investments to address climate change, backs funding for clean energy, climate resilience, and Inflation Reduction Act implementation in her district. Advocates for increased federal appropriations for energy, water, and environmental programs to strengthen climate resilience and reduce pollution.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports federal gun safety measures including safe-storage requirements and legislation to restrict assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines; has sponsored and cosponsored bills to enact those reforms. Advocates expanding regulations and penalties to reduce gun violence and protect children and schools.
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