Updated Oct 16, 2026, 2:28 PM ET
Republican · 3 November 2026

George Austin

George Austin, a business owner, is the Republican nominee for Connecticut's 2nd congressional district in 2026, challenging Democratic incumbent Joe Courtney in the November 3 general election.

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  1. Cole and Martin King battle for Democratic nomination

    The article reports on two Columbus Democrats competing for an uncontested path to the November election in Ohio House District 2, highlighting the battle between local candidates.

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  2. 1-minute voter guide: Lauren Boebert and Eileen Laubacher seek 4th District seat

    Image 2: Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert and Democratic challenger Eileen Laubacher field questions from moderator Kyle Clark during a 4th Congressional District debate at 9News in Denver

  3. CT's 4th Congressional District Race: Himes, Goldstein & Wesley Battle Again

    This article covers the 4th Congressional District race in Connecticut, featuring incumbent Democrat Jim Himes, Republican challenger Dr. Michael Goldstein, and Independent Benjamin Wesley.

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  4. A remapped district all but securing his seat, Rep. Castro focuses on immigration reform and flipping the House

    The article profiles Rep. Lloyd Castor? (likely Lloyd Doggett? No: the provided content mentions Castro, a Texas representative) focusing on his re-election prospects in a remapped district and immigration reform…

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Biography & Campaign Analysis

2026 race

George Austin, a business owner, is the Republican nominee in the 2026 election for Connecticut's 2nd congressional district, which is located in the eastern part of the state and includes New London and Groton.

The Republican field also included Mike France, a former state representative from the 42nd district (2015 to 2023) and the party's nominee for the seat in 2022 and 2024, who withdrew to run for the state senate.

The seat is held by Democrat Joe Courtney, who was re-elected with 57.1% of the vote in 2024 and is again the Democratic nominee. Austin faces Courtney in the general election on November 3, 2026.