Democratic Rep. John Larson loses his primary to opponent calling for generational change
A longtime U.S. representative lost his primary election to a younger challenger. John Larson, who had held his Connecticut seat for 14 terms, faced his first Democratic primary challenge. Luke Bronin defeated him, with the race centered on the question of generational change in leadership.
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3 developments- Aug 10Connecticut Democrats weigh generational change as US. Rep. John Larson, 78, faces primary fight
- Aug 11Connecticut primary election: 4 Democrats vie for 1st District nomination
- Aug 12Democratic Rep. John Larson loses his primary to opponent calling for generational change
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