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Connecticut · Connecticut's 2nd District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

George Austin

RepublicanFusion

Business owner

2026 race · Connecticut's 2nd District

<1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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5% chance of winning · race rated Likely D

95%5%
● Joe CourtneyINC● George Austin
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Background

Experience
No elected office

Links: FEC filings · Candidate list (source)

Fundraising

Raised
$314K
From individuals
$58.2K
Spent
$189.2K
Cash on hand
$124.7K

Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026