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U.S. House District 4
2026 Connecticut U.S. House — District 4 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Connecticut Secretary of the State — 2026 Certificate of Endorsement or 15% Candidate
Candidate: Jim Himes
Office: U.S. House, District 4
Party: Democratic
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FEC committee ID: C00434191
FEC committee name: HIMES FOR CONGRESS
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: http://www.himesforcongress.com/
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A product of New Jersey public schools, Jim later attended Harvard University where he was the captain of the lightweight crew team, and was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University, where he earned a Master’s degree in Latin American studies.
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A product of New Jersey public schools, Jim later attended Harvard University where he was the captain of the lightweight crew team, and was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University, where he earned a Master’s degree in Latin American studies.
Jim has a long record of service to his community as a Commissioner and Board Chairman of the Greenwich Housing Authority, an elected member of the Greenwich Board of Finance, and Board Member both past and present of the Bridgeport-based Aspira of Connecticut, which promotes educational achievement for Latino youth, the Children’s Learning Center of Fairfield County, the Fairfield County Community Foundation, and Family Assets, Inc.
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Jim has a long record of service to his community as a Commissioner and Board Chairman of the Greenwich Housing Authority, an elected member of the Greenwich Board of Finance, and Board Member both past and present of the Bridgeport-based Aspira of Connecticut, which promotes educational achievement for Latino youth, the Children’s Learning Center of Fairfield County, the Fairfield County Community Foundation, and Family Assets, Inc.
In Congress, Jim works hard every day to find bipartisan solutions and deliver for Connecticut residents. Along with serving as Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, he is a senior member of the House Committee on Financial Services, and previously chaired the Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth.
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In Congress, Jim works hard every day to find bipartisan solutions and deliver for Connecticut residents. Along with serving as Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, he is a senior member of the House Committee on Financial Services, and previously chaired the Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth.
Serves our community as a Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and a Member of the House Committee on Financial Services. Previously, he served as the Chairman of the Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth.
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Serves our community as a Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and a Member of the House Committee on Financial Services. Previously, he served as the Chairman of the Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth.
Since his election to Congress in 2008, Jim Himes has served as a thoughtful, independent leader who’s delivered for working families while standing up for our values.
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Since his election to Congress in 2008, Jim Himes has served as a thoughtful, independent leader who’s delivered for working families while standing up for our values.
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Few districts are home to such a diverse group of businesses as CT-04, from Fortune 100 companies to small, family-owned businesses. Jim knows that fostering innovation is the only way forward to support entrepreneurs, give small businesses resources for growth, and keep our local economy strong.
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Few districts are home to such a diverse group of businesses as CT-04, from Fortune 100 companies to small, family-owned businesses. Jim knows that fostering innovation is the only way forward to support entrepreneurs, give small businesses resources for growth, and keep our local economy strong.
From raising the minimum wage to $15 nationwide to providing ladders of opportunity for every American, Jim works hard every day to rebuild a robust middle class and support working families.
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From raising the minimum wage to $15 nationwide to providing ladders of opportunity for every American, Jim works hard every day to rebuild a robust middle class and support working families.
As Ranking Member of the House Permanent Committee on Intelligence, Jim oversees 17 federal agencies that make up the U.S. Intelligence Community. Jim is dedicated to upholding the legacy of skilled, active global leadership, ensuring the safety of every American, strengthening our partnerships, and investing in national security.
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As Ranking Member of the House Permanent Committee on Intelligence, Jim oversees 17 federal agencies that make up the U.S. Intelligence Community. Jim is dedicated to upholding the legacy of skilled, active global leadership, ensuring the safety of every American, strengthening our partnerships, and investing in national security.
Rep. Jim Himes is a consistent voice for common-sense, independent solutions to the challenges facing Connecticut. He is looking out for all his constituents, fighting for accessible and affordable health care for all, taking on special interests like the NRA to end gun violence, creating economic opportunities for working families, keeping our country safe, and protecting our democracy.
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Rep. Jim Himes is a consistent voice for common-sense, independent solutions to the challenges facing Connecticut. He is looking out for all his constituents, fighting for accessible and affordable health care for all, taking on special interests like the NRA to end gun violence, creating economic opportunities for working families, keeping our country safe, and protecting our democracy.
After the Great Recession, Jim played a major role in writing the Dodd-Frank Act — a law that promotes common-sense financial regulations and protects Americans from the whims of Wall Street. He knows how important it is to make sure the mistakes of the financial crisis are never repeated. And now, he’s turning his efforts towards reforming the mortgage finance industry — a move that would lower the cost of living in Fairfield County and increase the supply of affordable housing in our community.
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After the Great Recession, Jim played a major role in writing the Dodd-Frank Act — a law that promotes common-sense financial regulations and protects Americans from the whims of Wall Street. He knows how important it is to make sure the mistakes of the financial crisis are never repeated. And now, he’s turning his efforts towards reforming the mortgage finance industry — a move that would lower the cost of living in Fairfield County and increase the supply of affordable housing in our community.
Keeping the United States at the forefront of innovation is critical to maintaining our robust national defense system. Jim understands that Congress plays a central role in advancing security technology and has advocated for legislation to increase private-public partnerships so that our government remains a global leader in everything from artificial intelligence to spyware.
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Keeping the United States at the forefront of innovation is critical to maintaining our robust national defense system. Jim understands that Congress plays a central role in advancing security technology and has advocated for legislation to increase private-public partnerships so that our government remains a global leader in everything from artificial intelligence to spyware.
Our intelligence systems must also remain compatible with Americans’ constitutional rights. Jim works every day to ensure those civil liberties are upheld. He has introduced legislation to improve intelligence community oversight, and as part of a bipartisan coalition, passed the USA FREEDOM Act which ended bulk collection programs.
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Our intelligence systems must also remain compatible with Americans’ constitutional rights. Jim works every day to ensure those civil liberties are upheld. He has introduced legislation to improve intelligence community oversight, and as part of a bipartisan coalition, passed the USA FREEDOM Act which ended bulk collection programs.
Congressman Jim Himes champions business innovation, supports working families, and leads financial reforms for a thriving, fair economy.
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Congressman Jim Himes champions business innovation, supports working families, and leads financial reforms for a thriving, fair economy.
He knows how important it is to make sure the mistakes of the financial crisis are never repeated. And now, he’s turning his efforts towards reforming the mortgage finance industry — a move that would lower the cost of living in Fairfield County and increase the supply of affordable housing in our community.
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He knows how important it is to make sure the mistakes of the financial crisis are never repeated. And now, he’s turning his efforts towards reforming the mortgage finance industry — a move that would lower the cost of living in Fairfield County and increase the supply of affordable housing in our community.
Congressman Jim Himes promotes green energy, fights for environmental preservation, tackles climate change, and supports local eco-initiatives.
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Congressman Jim Himes promotes green energy, fights for environmental preservation, tackles climate change, and supports local eco-initiatives.
Congressman Jim Himes advocates for affordable healthcare for all and safeguards Social Security to ensure stability for the American people.
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Congressman Jim Himes advocates for affordable healthcare for all and safeguards Social Security to ensure stability for the American people.
Support business innovation and small-business growth, invest in infrastructure and research, raise wages for working families, and maintain financial-market safeguards.
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Economy & Jobs
Expand access to affordable healthcare and protect Social Security benefits and long-term financial stability.
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Healthcare & Social Security
Strengthen public education and educational opportunity as a foundation for long-term economic growth.
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Education
Expand clean-energy investment, support green jobs and innovation, reduce climate pollution, strengthen climate resilience, and protect air, water, land, and wildlife.
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Energy & Environment
Invest in safe, efficient transportation infrastructure that supports mobility and regional economic development.
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Transportation
Improve healthcare, services, and support for veterans and military families.
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Veterans
Protect abortion access, family-planning programs, and other federal protections affecting women's health and equality.
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Women’s Issues
Protect equal rights and federal civil-rights protections for LGBTQ+ people.
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LGBTQ Rights
Support federal gun-safety measures intended to reduce firearm deaths and injuries while addressing gun violence as a public-safety issue.
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Common Sense Gun Safety
Strengthen U.S. intelligence and national-security capabilities while protecting civil liberties, improving oversight, and investing in emerging security technologies.
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National Security
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The searchable archive contains 10,838 exact attributed records from the official House Clerk (6488 yes, 4134 no, 36 present, 152 not voting, and 28 other published choices). The examples below are representative highlights, not a scorecard.
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Jim Himes is recorded as voting no in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 8884
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Status: Passed
Himes | D | CT | Nay
Passed
Jim Himes is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H CON RES 89
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Status: Passed
Himes | D | CT | Yea
Passed
Jim Himes is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H CON RES 113
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Status: Passed
Himes | D | CT | Nay
Passed
Jim Himes is recorded as voting no in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 7008
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Stop Insider Trading Act
Status: Passed
Himes | D | CT | Nay
Failed
Jim Himes is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316
Amendment author: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316
Status: Failed
Himes | D | CT | No
Agreed to
Jim Himes is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44
Amendment author: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44
Status: Agreed to
Himes | D | CT | No
Passed
Jim Himes is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 6955
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Main Street Act
Status: Passed
Himes | D | CT | Yea
Agreed to
Jim Himes is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4
Amendment author: Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4
Status: Agreed to
Himes | D | CT | Aye
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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
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Candidate ID: H8CT04172
Name: HIMES, JIM
Office: House
State: CT
District: 04
Coverage start: 2025-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $1379560.48
Total disbursements: $968702.17
Cash on hand: $2517676.77
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
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