A Winner Has Been Chosen, to Start the Race for the 1st.

Luke Bronin, the two-term Mayor of Hartford, secured the Democratic endorsement in the first congressional district's Democratic Convention on the second ballot, with 51% of the votes. Initially, John Larson led with 46%, and Jillian Gilchrist had 9%. Gilchrist dropped out, and Larson's support decreased, benefiting Bronin. Bronin emphasized the momentum and energy in the room, highlighting the importance of generational change. He will appear first on the August primary ballot, followed by alphabetical order. Bronin plans to work tirelessly until the primary and beyond, focusing on voter engagement and the need for political renewal.