Himes Wins 10th Term in Connecticut's 4th District
Democrat Jim Himes unofficially won re-election over Republican Michael Goldstein and Independent Benjamin Wesley, as Democrats are projected to take control of the House.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Jim Himes unofficially won re-election as U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 4th Congressional District, defeating Republican Dr. Michael Goldstein and Independent Benjamin Wesley. The results, based on the Associated Press's unofficial count, mark Himes's 10th term and mirror the three-candidate field from two years ago.
Why it matters
Himes's win keeps the district's seat in Democratic hands as Democrats are projected to take control of the House, shaping the chamber's direction for Connecticut voters. Himes's continued seniority in key committees gives the district's representation significant influence in Washington.
Himes unofficially secured his 10th term in a race featuring the same three candidates as two years ago. Official certification of the vote totals had not been confirmed at the time of reporting.
The players
Jim Himes
Jim Himes is a Democratic congressman who serves as Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and sits on the House Committee on Financial Services, and he previously chaired the Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth.
Michael Goldstein
Michael Goldstein is a Republican physician specializing in ophthalmology and a health law attorney who serves on the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting and has run for the 4th District seat four times.
The details
Himes defeated Republican physician and health law attorney Michael Goldstein, who has run for the seat four times, and Independent Benjamin Wesley, a manufacturing mechanical engineer who has never held elected office. The 4th District covers southwestern Fairfield County, including Bridgeport, Darien, Stamford, Norwalk, Greenwich, Westport and Fairfield.
Timeline
November 4, 2026: Himes unofficially wins re-election to a 10th term.
Political Context
This race repeats the same three-way contest from two years earlier, with Himes again defeating Goldstein and Wesley. The pattern extends Himes's continued hold on the seat as Democrats are projected to regain control of the House.
Himes's re-election keeps Connecticut's 4th District represented by a senior member of the Intelligence and Financial Services committees. Residents of the district will continue to be represented by the same congressman in Washington.
The takeaway
Election outcomes at the district level can shape which committees and policy priorities Connecticut voters are represented on in Washington. Following official certification will confirm the final result.
Further reading
Explore more on Connecticut Elections for context on the state's congressional and statewide contests.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Patch.
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