Democratic Rep. John Larson loses primary as Democrats continue to face generational reckoning
Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin beat out Rep. John Larson (D-CT) on Tuesday evening, delivering a stunning blow to a longtime representative as Democratic voters continue to push out older lawmakers.Bronin, 47, brought in 54% of the vote, compared to 78-year-old Larson’s 34% when the Associated Press called the race at 10 p.m. Bronin’s win comes as Democratic voters have increasingly shown a willingness to replace veteran lawmakers with younger challengers.
- ▪Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin beat out Rep.
- ▪John Larson (D-CT) on Tuesday evening, delivering a stunning blow to a longtime representative as Democratic voters continue to push out older lawmakers.Bronin, 47, brought in 54% of the vote, compared to 78-year-old Larson’s 34% when the A
- ▪Bronin’s win comes as Democratic voters have increasingly shown a willingness to replace veteran lawmakers with younger challengers.
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Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin beat out Rep. John Larson (D-CT) on Tuesday evening, delivering a stunning blow to a longtime representative as Democratic voters continue to push out older lawmakers.Bronin, 47, brought in 54% of the vote, compared to 78-year-old Larson’s 34% when the Associated Press called the race at 10 p.m. Bronin’s win comes as Democratic voters have increasingly shown a willingness to replace veteran lawmakers with younger challengers. Recommended Stories Sean Duffy’s son-in-law wins crowded Republican House primary in Wisconsin Democratic Rep.
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