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*Competitiveness of each district seat is based on forecasts from the Cook Political Report:
   Likely: Not considered competitive at this point but could become so
   Lean: Competitive races, but one party has an advantage
   Toss Up: Most competitive races; either party could win
For the top overall district races to watch in 2006, see Chuck Todd's House Race Rankings.

CT-01


District Profile: The 1st is centered on Hartford. Its shape was considerably altered in the 2001 redistricting, so that it is no longer compact; rather, it resembles a lobster claw. Full Profile
2006 Results: John Larson (D) defeated Scott MacLean (R) by 74-26%

John Larson (D) Elected in 1998; Seeking fifth term; Larson ran unopposed in the primary. Contact: 860-241-8040 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography • DCCC profile

Scott MacLean (R) MacLean, a TV news director, was nominated with 63 percent in a two-way primary. Contact: 860-653-3072 • Campaign Web site

CT-02


District Profile: For many years, this was a politically marginal district. But as its politics trended Democratic, they grew more volatile, with substantial votes for Ross Perot and Ralph Nader. Full Profile
2006 Results: Joe Courtney (D) defeated Rob Simmons (R) by 91 votes

Rob Simmons (R) Elected in 2000; Seeking third term; Simmons ran unopposed in the primary. Contact: 860-572-0001 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography

Joe Courtney (D) Courtney, a former state representative, ran unopposed in the primary. Contact: 860-577-8283 • Campaign Web site • DCCC profile

CT-03


District Profile: The 3rd was a marginal district for many years, changing partisan hands in the 1980s as well as the 1940s and 1950s. But it has moved to the Democratic side. Full Profile
2006 Results: Rosa DeLauro (D) defeated Joseph Vollano (R) by 76-22%

Rosa DeLauro (D) Elected in 1990; Seeking ninth term; DeLauro ran unopposed in the primary. Contact: 203-497-8034 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography • DCCC profile

Joseph Vollano (R) Vollano, a printer, ran unopposed in the primary. Contact: 203-494-8971 • Campaign Web site

CT-04


District Profile: More than the rest of Connecticut, the 4th is oriented to New York, and its residents' political attitudes are shaped by what is happening in the Big Apple as much as in Hartford. Full Profile
2006 Results: Christopher Shays (R) defeated Diane Farrell (D) by 51-48%

Christopher Shays (R) Elected in 1987; Seeking 10th full term; Shays ran unopposed in the primary. Contact: 203-853-7429 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography

Diane Farrell (D) Farrell, a Westport selectwoman, ran unopposed in the primary. Contact: 203-227-5447 • Campaign Web site • DCCC profile

CT-05


District Profile: This district merged the surviving pieces of the old 5th and 6th, and it was drawn to provide a "fair fight" between two incumbents forced into the same district. Full Profile
2006 Results: Chris Murphy (D) defeated Nancy Johnson (R) by 60-38%

Nancy Johnson (R) Elected in 1982; Seeking 13th term; Johnson ran unopposed in the primary. Contact: 860-225-2107 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography

Chris Murphy (D) Murphy, a state senator, ran unopposed in the primary. Contact: 860-223-5522 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • DCCC profile