Rep. John Larson

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Biographical

Full Name: John Barry Larson
Gender: Male
Pronunciation: jahn LAR-suhn
Date of Birth: July 22, 1948 (age: 75)
Place of Birth: Hartford, Conn.
Religion: Roman Catholic
Hometown: East Hartford, Conn.
Place of Residence: East Hartford, Conn.
Previous Occupation: Insurance broker

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Family:

Married: Leslie Best Larson

3 children: Carolyn, Laura, Raymond

Relations with people in our database:

Brother of Timothy D. Larson

Uncle of Maura F. Downes

Biography:

Congressman John B. Larson proudly represents Connecticut's First District. Throughout his time in Congress, John has proven himself a staunch advocate for Connecticut's working families, our manufacturing and small business ecoystem, and commonsense solutions for the problems Americans face everyday.

Born and raised in the federal housing project of Mayberry Village in East Hartford, John is fond of saying he is the product of public housing, public education, and public service. His father, Raymond, worked for Pratt & Whitney, while his mother, Pauline, served on the Town Council. John graduated from East Hartford High School in 1967 and from Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) in 1971.

Before entering Congress, John taught history and coached football at George J. Penney High School. He was also an owner of Larson & Lysik insurance company, where he saw firsthand the challenges many small business owners must overcome. Following in his mother's footsteps, serving on the East Hartford Board of Education and the East Hartford Town Council. In 1982, he was elected to the Connecticut State Senate, beginning a 12-year tenure representing the 3rd Senate District until 1995. Larson served as Senate President Pro Tempore for eight years from 1987 to 1995.

During his tenure in the Connecticut State Senate, John authored and passed the nation's first Family Medical Leave Act. It would later serve as the model for a national law. As one of eight children raised by working parents, John knew how critical it was for working families to get the support they needed. No parent should ever have to choose between their job and their child. That's why John supports expanding his original vision and providing paid family leave.

First elected to Congress in 1998, John swiftly established himself as a leader and consensus builder. As the Hartford Courant has said, "in a badly polarized Congress, [John] is more than willing to work with Republicans to get something done." Recently John won an important victory on research and development, and righted a grave wrong in our tax code for those who have been wrongfully convicted of crimes.

Ever a champion for Connecticut manufacturing, John led the effort to secure Pratt & Whitney as the sole producer of engines for the F35 Joint Strike Fighter as well as the Aerial Tanker, Presidential Helicopter, and second submarine in Groton. His legislation created the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, and he has worked tirelessly to bring academia, labor, private industry, and government together to develop next generation manufacturing programs in Connecticut.

John knows manufacturing is the lifeblood of Connecticut's First District—thanks in large part to the historic Colt Factory. For more than a decade, John fought to preserve the legacy of American innovation and manufacturing that is Coltsville, and in 2014 he succeeded in securing Coltsville’s designation as a National Historical Park.

John and his wife Leslie have three children (Carolyn, Laura, and Raymond), who are all proud to be life-long residents of East Hartford. See more >>

Miscellaneous Links:

Ballotpedia

C-SPAN

GovTrack

Project VoteSmart

Campaign Links:

Website, campaign

Email, campaign: info@larsonforcongress.org

X (Twitter), campaign

Instagram, campaign

Facebook, campaign

Open Secrets political finance profile

YouTube, campaign

Social Networking:

Facebook, official

X (Twitter), official

YouTube, official

Instagram, official

Flickr, official

Eventbrite, official

Official Links:

Website, official

Press Releases

Education

Central Connecticut State College - BS, history (1971)
East Hartford (Conn.) High School - Diploma (1967)

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 1999-) In Office

Member, 1st Congressional District of Connecticut

Election Results

2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)

1st Congressional District of Connecticut

John Barry Larson, 63.76%
Democrat

Mary Fay, 34.97%
Republican

Thomas E. Mccormick, 1.28%
Non-designated
2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)

1st Congressional District of Connecticut

John Barry Larson, 63.87%
Democrat

Jennifer Nye, 35.03%
Republican

Thomas McCormick, 1.10%
Green
2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)

1st Congressional District of Connecticut

John Barry Larson, 64.13%
Democrat, Working Families

Matthew M. Corey, 33.77%
Republican

S. Michael DeRosa, 2.10%
Green
2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)

1st Congressional District of Connecticut

John Barry Larson, 62.34%
Democrat

Matthew M Corey, 36.08%
Republican

Jeffrey Russell, 1.58%
Green
2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)

1st Congressional District of Connecticut

John Barry Larson, 69.67%
Democrat

John Henry Decker, 27.71%
Republican

S Michael Derosa, 1.84%
Green
2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)

1st Congressional District of Connecticut

John Barry Larson, 61.25%
Democrat

Ann Brickley, 37.20%
Republican

Kenneth J Krayeske, 1.13%
Green
2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)

1st Congressional District of Connecticut

John Barry Larson, 71.56%
Democrat

Joe Visconti, 26.01%
Republican

Stephen E D Fournier, 2.44%
Green
2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)

1st Congressional District of Connecticut

John Barry Larson, 74.44%
Democrat

Scott Maclean, 25.54%
Republican
2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)

1st Congressional District of Connecticut

John Barry Larson, 72.98%
Democrat

John M Halstead, 27.02%
Republican
2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)

1st Congressional District of Connecticut

John Barry Larson, 66.79%
Democrat

Phil Steele, 33.20%
Republican
2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)

1st Congressional District of Connecticut

John Barry Larson, 71.92%
Democrat

Bob Backlund, 28.08%
Republican
1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)

1st Congressional District of Connecticut

John Barry Larson, 58.05%
Democrat

Kevin James O'Connor, 41.40%
Republican

Associated Organizations

Own leadership PAC:

Synergy PAC

Election campaign:

Larson for Congress (Connecticut)

Awards

Visionary Award (Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement) (Sept. 2023)
Congressional Bone Health Champion Award (Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation) (Dec. 2021)
Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (June 2020)
Fiscal Hero (Fix the Debt Coalition Inc.) (2020)
Policymaker Leader Award (Goodwill Industries International Inc.) (April 5, 2019)
Distinguished Community Health Advocate Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2019)
Distinguished Community Health Advocate Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2018)
Financial Security and Life Insurance Caucus Freedom and Dignity Award (American Council of Life Insurers) (Sept. 2017)
Outstanding National Service Advocacy Award (Voices for National Service) (Feb. 14, 2017)
Distinguished Community Health Advocate Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2017)
Perfect Voting Record Award (NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice) (April 20, 2016)

Official Signature

Contact Information

Email, member official contact form

Office Addresses:

Main Office:

Address:	1501 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-0701
Phone:	202-225-2265
Fax:	202-225-1031

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Privately Financed Travel

12 trips taken between 2000 - 2018 costing $67,596

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Extension Letter: 2021, 2020
Stock transaction: 01/31/2020, 11/22/2019, 11/19/2019, 09/27/2019, 09/20/2019, 08/21/2019, 07/22/2019, 04/23/2019, 03/08/2019, 02/06/2019, 01/17/2019, 11/15/2018, 11/01/2018, 10/22/2018, 09/14/2018, 08/30/2018, 08/17/2018, 07/23/2018, 05/22/2018, 05/15/2018, 05/15/2018, 05/08/2018, 03/20/2018, 03/14/2018, 03/05/2018, 02/15/2018, 01/31/2018, 11/29/2017, 11/16/2017, 11/13/2017, 10/27/2017, 10/12/2017, 10/04/2017, 09/27/2017, 08/10/2017, 06/07/2017, 05/25/2017, 03/13/2017, 03/08/2017, 02/28/2017, 01/31/2017, 02/06/2017, 11/29/2016, 10/28/2016, 10/19/2016, 09/28/2016, 09/19/2016, 08/12/2016, 08/09/2016, 05/20/2016, 05/16/2016, 04/20/2016, 02/18/2016, 02/09/2016, 12/23/2015, 12/09/2015, 08/27/2015, 06/04/2015, 05/22/2015, 05/18/2015, 05/01/2015, 03/30/2015, 03/18/2015, 03/13/2015, 02/19/2015, 02/13/2015, 01/30/2015, 11/24/2014, 11/05/2014, 11/03/2014, 10/09/2014, 10/08/2014, 07/07/2014, 06/20/2014, 05/30/2014, 04/03/2014, 03/25/2014, 02/28/2014, 02/12/2014, 10/30/2013, 10/17/2013, 09/12/2013, 08/22/2013, 08/20/2013, 08/09/2013, 07/22/2013, 06/25/2013, 05/09/2014 (Amendment), 05/09/2014 (Amendment)
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Foreign Gifts

2/17/2009: six neckties from Italy ($420.00)

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Congressional Staff

Staff Turnover:

Turnover Index: 0.24
(House Average: 0.25)
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Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $68,086.79
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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Committees

House Ways and Means Committee

House Ways and Means Committee Social Security Subcommittee, Ranking Member

House Ways and Means Committee Tax Subcommittee

Caucuses

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The former chief of staff to Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) filed as a lobbyist for Proctor and Gamble late last week. read more
Posted by Garrett Snedeker on April 20, 2012
Watching cars slam into a semi at 35 miles per hour. Zipping around a race track in futuristic vehicles. Just another day in the life for some staffers. read more

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Rep. John Larson

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2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)

2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)

2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)

2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)

2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)

2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)

2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)

2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)

2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)

2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)

2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)

1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)

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