Jim Himes
Candidate · U.S. House · Connecticut
Democrat · Incumbent96%
Party to win · Kalshi, Oct 27, 2026
Running for
OfficeU.S. House
SeatConnecticut, district 4
AgainstMichael Goldstein (R)
ElectionNov 3, 2026 · 7 days
StandingIncumbent
BallotDirectory listing
Links
Websitehimesforcongress.com ↗
X@jahimes ↗ Official
The district
CT-4 · Connecticut
Roster checked Sep 29, 2026.
The campaign · in their wordshimesforcongress.com · read Oct 19, 2026 ↗
“A Fighter for the People of Connecticut's 4th District.”
Plank 1 · campaign site
Economy & Jobs
“Congressman Jim Himes champions business innovation, supports working families, and leads financial reforms for a thriving, fair economy.”
Plank 2 · campaign site
Healthcare & Social Security
“Congressman Jim Himes advocates for affordable healthcare for all and safeguards Social Security to ensure stability for the American people.”
Plank 3 · campaign site
Education
“Jim believes that the long-term success of the American economy lies in the strength of our education system.”
Page titles and first lines from the campaign's own site, unedited. 86 pages read.
Where They Stand
Statement estimateNo votes yet, so this is read from the campaign’s own words, on the same scale as a member’s record.
Overall
from 10 statements
Left
Issue · by emphasisLeftCenterRightReadTalks about
The race · Connecticut House, district 4 · 7 days out
Jim HimesDemocrat · incumbent · Left 26 from statements96%
Michael GoldsteinRepublican · challenger · Right 28 from statements2%2628
55 points apart · hollow = estimate, solid = record
Money · FEC through Sep 30, 2026
$1.7M
Raised
$526k
From individuals
Named donors · gifts over $200
$469k
Itemized · 90% of individual
323
Named donors
50%
Itemized from Connecticut
By occupation
$130k
$24k
$19k
$19k
$15k
By state
$233k
$74k
$45k
$20k
$19k
The FEC doesn't name donors who give under $200, so their gifts count in Raised but not Itemized.
In their own words
“Developing high-speed rail projects and connecting affordable housing to transit”
“Jim has joined other Members of Congress ... to push for this tunnel to be built.”
“But we need to speed up this process to achieve true sustainability for future generations.”
On the ballot with them · Connecticut, Nov 3, 2026
CT Governor
Ned Lamont (D/WF) · 97%
vs. Ryan Fazio (R/IP) · 3%
CT-1 · open seat
Luke Bronin (D) · 96%
vs. Amy "Doc" Chai (R) · 2%
CT-2
Joe Courtney (D) · 97%
vs. George Austin (R/IP) · 2%
CT-3
Rosa DeLauro (D) · 95%
vs. Chris Lancia (R) · 5%
CT-5
Jahana Hayes (D/WF) · 97%
vs. Chris Shea (R) · 2%
Statement estimate · odds are a market close, not a poll
Jim Himes
Candidate · U.S. House · Connecticut
Democrat · Incumbent96%
Party to win · Kalshi
Oct 27, 2026 snapshot
7
Days to Nov 3
vs. Goldstein (R)
The campaign · in their wordsRead Oct 19, 2026 ↗
“A Fighter for the People of Connecticut's 4th District.”
Plank 1
Economy & Jobs
“Congressman Jim Himes champions business innovation, supports working families, and leads financial reforms for a thriving, fair economy.”
Plank 2
Healthcare & Social Security
“Congressman Jim Himes advocates for affordable healthcare for all and safeguards Social Security to ensure stability for the American people.”
Plank 3
Education
“Jim believes that the long-term success of the American economy lies in the strength of our education system.”
Page titles and first lines from the campaign's site, unedited · himesforcongress.com
Where They Stand
EstimateNo votes yet, so this is read from the campaign’s own words.
Issue · by emphasisRead · talks about
Housing and techLeft 28
Left, 28 points from center
Energy and landLeft 28
Left, 28 points from center
GunsLeft 35
Left, 35 points from center
TradeLeft 28
Left, 28 points from center
Civil rightsLeft 28
Left, 28 points from center
Budget and taxesLeft 28
Left, 28 points from center
EducationLeft 23
Left, 23 points from center
Health careLeans left
Leans left
Crime and justiceLeft 23
Left, 23 points from center
Foreign policyL-lean 18
L-lean, 18 points from center
ImmigrationL-lean 18
L-lean, 18 points from center
The race · CT-4 · 7 days out
Jim HimesDemocrat · incumbent · Left 26 from statements96%Michael GoldsteinRepublican · challenger · Right 28 from statements2%2628
Hollow = estimate from statements · solid = voting record
Money · FEC through Sep 30, 2026
Raised, 2026
From individuals
Itemized · 90% of individual
Named donors
The FEC doesn't name donors who give under $200, so their gifts count in Raised but not Itemized.
In their own words
“Developing high-speed rail projects and connecting affordable housing to transit”
“Jim has joined other Members of Congress ... to push for this tunnel to be built.”
“But we need to speed up this process to achieve true sustainability for future generations.”
On the ballot with them · Connecticut
CT GovernorLamont (D/WF) vs. Fazio (R/IP)97% · 3%CT-1 · open seatBronin (D) vs. Chai (R)96% · 2%CT-2Courtney (D) vs. Austin (R/IP)97% · 2%CT-3DeLauro (D) vs. Lancia (R)95% · 5%CT-5Hayes (D/WF) vs. Shea (R)97% · 2%
Statement estimate · odds are a market close, not a poll