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2026 Connecticut U.S. House — District 2 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Connecticut Secretary of the State — 2026 Certificate of Endorsement or 15% Candidate
Candidate: George Patrick Austin
Office: U.S. House, District 2
Party: Republican
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FEC committee ID: C00914481
FEC committee name: GEORGE FOR CONGRESS
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Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://votegeorgeforcongress.com/
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I put myself through Central Connecticut State University, earned a degree in Construction Management, and built a life as a small business owner. Nothing came easy—I succeeded because I refused to take “NO” for an answer. That’s the same sense of urgency I want to bring to families who feel the future here is slipping away.
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I put myself through Central Connecticut State University, earned a degree in Construction Management, and built a life as a small business owner. Nothing came easy—I succeeded because I refused to take “NO” for an answer. That’s the same sense of urgency I want to bring to families who feel the future here is slipping away.
Who am I? I’m a humble, regular guy. My dad is from Mexico, and my sisters were born there and still live there. My parents met in a little town bar, passing a pocket dictionary back and forth because he didn’t speak English yet. I didn’t grow up in politics. I grew up in construction—working with my hands, going to job sites before sunrise, and building a life here in eastern Connecticut.
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Who am I? I’m a humble, regular guy. My dad is from Mexico, and my sisters were born there and still live there. My parents met in a little town bar, passing a pocket dictionary back and forth because he didn’t speak English yet. I didn’t grow up in politics. I grew up in construction—working with my hands, going to job sites before sunrise, and building a life here in eastern Connecticut.
I’m George Austin, a resident of North Central Connecticut. I married young, after meeting my wife and stepson in Mexico, at the age of 17, and worked through the challenges of our immigration system. I waited, sacrificed, and persevered– experiences that shaped my resilience and gave me a unique perspective that I carry with me today. I put myself through Central Connecticut State University, earned a degree in Construction Management, and built a life as a small business owner. Nothing came easy—I succeeded because I refused to take “NO” for an answer. That’s the same sense of urgency I want to bring to families who feel the future here is slipping away. I’ve been proud to serve my community as a member of the Home Builders & Remodelers Association, the National Federation of Independent Business, and both CCDL and the NRA. Connecticut is the best place to raise a family, but too many of our kids can’t afford to stay. I’m not a politician—I’m one of you, an everyday working man who knows what it means to fight for a better future.
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I’m George Austin, a resident of North Central Connecticut. I married young, after meeting my wife and stepson in Mexico, at the age of 17, and worked through the challenges of our immigration system. I waited, sacrificed, and persevered– experiences that shaped my resilience and gave me a unique perspective that I carry with me today. I put myself through Central Connecticut State University, earned a degree in Construction Management, and built a life as a small business owner. Nothing came easy—I succeeded because I refused to take “NO” for an answer. That’s the same sense of urgency I want to bring to families who feel the future here is slipping away. I’ve been proud to serve my community as a member of the Home Builders & Remodelers Association, the National Federation of Independent Business, and both CCDL and the NRA. Connecticut is the best place to raise a family, but too many of our kids can’t afford to stay. I’m not a politician—I’m one of you, an everyday working man who knows what it means to fight for a better future.
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To me, this job should feel like putting on a hard hat and grabbing a lunchbox every morning. That lunchbox mindset is simple: pack your own lunch, watch every dollar, and do the unglamorous work it takes to provide for your family. That’s how working people have always dealt with tough times—by cutting costs, being frugal, and doing without extras. I’m running so that Washington finally adopts that same lunch‑box mindset: do your job, cut waste, and stop abusing the taxpayer credit card with impunity — treating other people’s money like it’s endless.
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To me, this job should feel like putting on a hard hat and grabbing a lunchbox every morning. That lunchbox mindset is simple: pack your own lunch, watch every dollar, and do the unglamorous work it takes to provide for your family. That’s how working people have always dealt with tough times—by cutting costs, being frugal, and doing without extras. I’m running so that Washington finally adopts that same lunch‑box mindset: do your job, cut waste, and stop abusing the taxpayer credit card with impunity — treating other people’s money like it’s endless.
Veterans who should be honored and cared for, not left fighting the VA.
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Veterans who should be honored and cared for, not left fighting the VA.
Workers and small businesses who need good jobs, less red tape, lower taxes, and a chance to own a home and build a future—not just see opportunity reserved for the elite or the well‑connected.
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Workers and small businesses who need good jobs, less red tape, lower taxes, and a chance to own a home and build a future—not just see opportunity reserved for the elite or the well‑connected.
All of us living through the AI revolution: we need serious guardrails so new technology doesn’t wipe out people’s jobs and opportunities before they even get started in life, and so American workers—not just a few tech monopolies and foreign adversaries—benefit from the next wave of innovation.
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All of us living through the AI revolution: we need serious guardrails so new technology doesn’t wipe out people’s jobs and opportunities before they even get started in life, and so American workers—not just a few tech monopolies and foreign adversaries—benefit from the next wave of innovation.
Deliver tax relief to keep more money in your pocket
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Deliver tax relief to keep more money in your pocket
Strengthen border security and restore order. Enforcement tools should be used where they are most effective, including physical barriers in appropriate locations, cooperative international arrangements, and improved interior enforcement. At the same time, expanding legal ports of entry can reduce bottlenecks, improve oversight, and make it easier for people and goods to move lawfully.
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Strengthen border security and restore order. Enforcement tools should be used where they are most effective, including physical barriers in appropriate locations, cooperative international arrangements, and improved interior enforcement. At the same time, expanding legal ports of entry can reduce bottlenecks, improve oversight, and make it easier for people and goods to move lawfully.
Secure federal investments to strengthen infrastructure, stabilize housing, and grow good-paying jobs
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Secure federal investments to strengthen infrastructure, stabilize housing, and grow good-paying jobs
Reform and accelerate the asylum process. Individuals fleeing legitimate political or religious persecution should receive timely and fair decisions. Raising standards, reducing backlogs, and increasing adjudication capacity can ensure that valid claims are protected while fraudulent claims are addressed efficiently. Clear consequences for abuse of the system are necessary to maintain integrity and protect resources for those truly in need.
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Reform and accelerate the asylum process. Individuals fleeing legitimate political or religious persecution should receive timely and fair decisions. Raising standards, reducing backlogs, and increasing adjudication capacity can ensure that valid claims are protected while fraudulent claims are addressed efficiently. Clear consequences for abuse of the system are necessary to maintain integrity and protect resources for those truly in need.
In Congress, I’ll fight to direct federal funds toward apprenticeships, job training, and technical education that connect students directly with local employers. By building strong partnerships with Connecticut’s manufacturers, defense industries, and small businesses, we can ensure the next generation has the skills to step into good-paying jobs right here at home.
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In Congress, I’ll fight to direct federal funds toward apprenticeships, job training, and technical education that connect students directly with local employers. By building strong partnerships with Connecticut’s manufacturers, defense industries, and small businesses, we can ensure the next generation has the skills to step into good-paying jobs right here at home.
Supports reforms intended to keep Social Security and Medicare solvent and available to current and future beneficiaries.
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Protect Social Security and Medicare Solvency
Supports federal energy policies intended to reduce household utility costs.
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Lower Utility Bills
Prioritizes policies intended to attract businesses and expand good-paying jobs in Connecticut.
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Improve Connecticut Business Competitiveness
Supports federal investment to strengthen infrastructure, stabilize housing, and support job growth.
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Federal Investment in Infrastructure and Housing
Supports stronger border enforcement while expanding and modernizing lawful ports of entry for trade and legitimate travel.
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Secure the Border and Modernize Ports of Entry
Supports greater coordination among federal, state, and local authorities to enforce immigration law and combat human and drug trafficking.
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Coordinate Immigration Enforcement and Combat Trafficking
Supports directing federal funds toward apprenticeships, job training, and technical education linked to Connecticut employers.
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Fund Apprenticeships and Technical Education
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FEC candidate totals July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
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Candidate ID: H6CT02196
Name: AUSTIN, GEORGE PATRICK
Office: House
State: CT
District: 02
Coverage start: 2025-07-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $283997.00
Total disbursements: $84046.30
Cash on hand: $199950.70
Debts owed by committee: $240000.00
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