Connecticut District 4
Tue, Nov 3 · Seat held by James A. Himes Democratic since Jan 2009
Michael Ted GoldsteinRepublicanJames A. HimesDemocratic · IncumbentAge 60 · 17 years in Congress
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: James A. Himes (D) 61.1, Michael Goldstein (R) 37.3, Benjamin Wesley (I) 1.6
Show all 3 candidates on the ballot
- James A. HimesIncumbentDemocratic
- Michael Ted GoldsteinRepublican
- Benjamin WesleyOther(Independent Party)
Showing major-party nominees, incumbents and candidates with 5%+ in the latest poll or comparable fundraising.
- Last election
- James A. Himes (Democratic) won by 23.8 points, 2024
- Margin since 2022
- 5.0 points toward Democrats
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
Side by side
Left column: GoldsteinRight column: Himes
- Total receipts, 2025-2026 cycle, through Oct 14
- $59K
- $1.7M
- Cash on hand
- $27K
- $2.4M
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeGoldsteinHimes
- Races
- None listed
- Won 9 of 9
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 17
- Age on Election Day
- Not available
- 60
Money: FEC bulk data, through Oct 14. One or more are matched to the FEC by name, party and seat, so a total could belong to someone else.
How these are counted
Total receipts line of each candidate’s principal campaign committee, 2025-2026 cycle. Other sites may show career, six-year or all-committee totals, which differ. Goldstein: $59,216 received, $26,665 cash on hand. Himes: $1,704,622 received, $2,419,414 cash on hand. The spectrum is a published research score, not our rating. How this works. Wins and losses count the races in our results files, the same as each profile.
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
- James A. HimesIncumbentDemocratic
- Michael Ted GoldsteinRepublican
- Benjamin WesleyOther(Independent Party)
Source: portal.ct.gov, dated Oct 28
Shift since 2022: 5.0 points toward Democrats (Democratic by 18.8 in 2022, Democratic by 23.8 in 2024).
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2024 US House margin
- D 15+ pts
- D 5 to 15 pts
- D under 5 pts
- R under 5 pts
- R 5 to 15 pts
- R 15+ pts
- Other winner
- No data
Show these districts as a list (5)
- Connecticut District 1· John B. Larson (D), Democratic by 28.3 points, 2024
- Connecticut District 2· Joe Courtney (D), Democratic by 16.0 points, 2024
- Connecticut District 3· Rosa L. DeLauro (D), Democratic by 17.8 points, 2024
- Connecticut District 4· James A. Himes (D), Democratic by 23.8 points, 2024
- Connecticut District 5· Jahana Hayes (D), Democratic by 6.8 points, 2024
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Official results for Connecticut
History (25 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 328,857
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Connecticut District 4, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames A. HimesWon Democratic 200,79161.1% RepublicanMichael Goldstein Republican 122,79337.3% IndependentBenjamin Wesley Independent 5,2731.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 236,084
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Connecticut District 4, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames A. HimesWon Democratic 140,26259.4% RepublicanJayme Stevenson Republican 95,82240.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 360,716
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Connecticut District 4, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames A. HimesWon Democratic 224,43262.2% RepublicanJonathan Riddle Republican 130,62736.2% IndependentBrian Merlen Independent 5,6471.6% Yusheng Peng Write-in 100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 275,651
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Connecticut District 4, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames A. HimesWonName as filed: Jim Himes Democratic 168,72661.2% RepublicanHarry Arora Republican 106,92138.8% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 313,540
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Connecticut District 4, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames A. HimesWon Democratic 187,81159.9% RepublicanJohn Shaban Republican 125,72440.1% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 198,800
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Connecticut District 4, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames A. HimesWon Democratic 106,87353.8% RepublicanDan Debicella Republican 91,92246.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 293,432
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Connecticut District 4, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames A. HimesWon Democratic 175,92960.0% RepublicanSteve Obsitnik Republican 117,50340.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 217,391
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Connecticut District 4, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames A. HimesWon Democratic 115,35153.1% RepublicanDan Debicella Republican 102,03046.9% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 308,776
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Connecticut District 4, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames A. HimesWonName as filed: Jim Himes Democratic 158,47551.3% RepublicanChristopher Shays Republican 146,85447.6% LibertarianMichael Anthony Carrano Libertarian 2,0490.7% GreenRichard Z Duffee Green 1,3880.4% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 209,019
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Connecticut District 4, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChristopher ShaysWon Republican 106,51051.0% DemocraticDiane Farrell Democratic 99,45047.6% LibertarianPhilip Z Maymin Libertarian 3,0581.5% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 290,830
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Connecticut District 4, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChristopher ShaysWon Republican 152,49352.4% DemocraticDiane Farrell Democratic 138,33347.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 175,695
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Connecticut District 4, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChristopher ShaysWon Republican 113,19764.4% DemocraticStephanie H Sanchez Democratic 62,49135.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 70.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 206,758
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Connecticut District 4, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChristopher ShaysWon Republican 119,15557.6% DemocraticStephanie Sanchez Democratic 84,47240.9% LibertarianDaniel Gislao Libertarian 2,0341.0% OtherFrank M Don Other 1,0970.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 137,204
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Connecticut District 4, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChristopher ShaysWon Republican 94,76769.1% DemocraticJonathan Kantrowitz Democratic 40,98829.9% LibertarianMarshall C Harrison Libertarian 1,4491.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 201,712
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Connecticut District 4, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChristopher ShaysWon Republican 121,94960.5% DemocraticBill Finch Democratic 75,90237.6% LibertarianEdward H Tonkin Libertarian 2,8151.4% OtherTerry M Nevas Other 1,0460.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 147,062
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Connecticut District 4, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChristopher ShaysWon Republican 109,43674.4% DemocraticJonathan D Kantrowitz Democratic 34,96223.8% LibertarianIrving Sussman Libertarian 1,9761.3% OtherTerry M Nevas Other 6880.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 219,615
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Connecticut District 4, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChristopher ShaysWon Republican 147,81667.3% DemocraticDave Schropfer Democratic 58,66626.7% OtherAl Smith Other 11,6795.3% OtherRonald M Fried Other 1,4450.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 90.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 138,068
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Connecticut District 4, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChristopher ShaysWon Republican 105,68276.5% DemocraticAl Smith Democratic 32,35223.4% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 340.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 205,973
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Connecticut District 4, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChristopher ShaysWon Republican 147,84371.8% DemocraticRoger Pearson Democratic 55,75127.1% OtherNicholas J Tarzia Other 2,3791.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 144,211
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Connecticut District 4, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStewart B McKinneyWon Republican 77,21253.5% DemocraticChristine M Niedermeier Democratic 66,99946.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 235,310
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Connecticut District 4, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStewart B McKinneyWon Republican 165,64470.4% DemocraticJohn M Orman Democratic 69,66629.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 165,897
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Connecticut District 4, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStewart B McKinneyWon Republican 93,66056.5% DemocraticJohn Aristotle Phillips Democratic 71,11042.9% LibertarianLothar Frank Libertarian 1,1270.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 198,625
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Connecticut District 4, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStewart B McKinneyWon Republican 124,28562.6% DemocraticJohn A Phillips Democratic 74,32637.4% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 140.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 143,919
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Connecticut District 4, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStewart B McKinneyWon Republican 83,99058.4% DemocraticMichael G Morgan Democratic 59,91841.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 110.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 207,058
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Connecticut District 4, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStewart B McKinneyWon Republican 126,31461.0% DemocraticGeoffrey G Peterson Democratic 76,72237.1% OtherRichard H G Cunningham Other 3,3181.6% OtherZoltan Toth Solymossy Other 6790.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 250.0%
1976 to 2024: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
District numbers are reused after each redistricting, so rows on older lines cover different territory than today's Connecticut District 4.
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Sources: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024 (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; unitedstates/congress-legislators (current) (CC0-1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by the @unitedstates project volunteers (rosters from official congressional sources) from official returns, not an official source.
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