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For decades, Rosa DeLauro has represented Connecticut’s 3rd Congressional District, serving since 1991 and becoming one of the most senior and influential Democrats in Congress.

But Republican challenger Christopher Lancia says growing frustration among voters is no longer simply about party politics — it is about a political system many Americans no longer believe is working for them.

Lancia says his decision to run came from both personal experience and years of watching working families struggle under growing economic pressure.

“The first part of the question is why I decided to run,” Lancia said. “This actually isn’t my first time being involved in a congressional race. About six or seven years ago, I was part of another campaign team, so I already understood what I was walking into.”

He said he entered the race fully aware of the challenges that come with running as a Republican in one of Connecticut’s bluest congressional districts.

“I knew from the beginning that I probably wouldn’t receive much institutional support or favorable media coverage, so I prepared myself to hit the ground running and build support directly with the people.”
Lancia believes his background in law enforcement, military service, business ownership, and raising children currently in the school system gives him firsthand understanding of the pressures many Connecticut families are facing.

“I believed I was uniquely qualified to run because of my background in law enforcement, my military service, my experience as a business owner, and as a parent with children currently in the school system,” he said. “I understand the challenges working families are facing because I live them every day.”
Much of Lancia’s campaign message centers on affordability, government accountability, and public frustration with the political establishment.

“Connecticut families are struggling,” he said. “Costs continue to rise everywhere you look, and Connecticut remains one of the highest-taxed states in the country.”

He also raised concerns about transparency in government spending.

“At the same time, billions of dollars move through this state, yet many residents feel there is very little transparency or accountability about where that money is going,” Lancia said. “We have major revenue sources, including casinos and legalized cannabis sales, but people still feel overtaxed and underserved. That tells me we have a serious accountability problem that needs to be addressed.”

If elected, Lancia says greater oversight of federal spending would be one of his priorities.

“If elected to Congress, I would push for greater oversight and accountability with federal funding to ensure taxpayer dollars are being used properly and effectively.”

Lancia also strongly supports congressional term limits, arguing that public office was never intended to become a permanent career path.

“I also strongly believe in term limits,” he said. “Public office was never meant to become a lifetime career. No one person should accumulate that much political power for decades. The system was designed for citizen representatives, not career politicians.”

He believes voters are increasingly looking for newer leadership and perspectives more connected to the realities of everyday Americans.

“I believe we should seriously consider both congressional term limits and retirement age discussions for elected officials,” Lancia said. “Washington needs fresh perspectives and leaders who are connected to the realities people are facing today.”

According to Lancia, the dominant feeling he encounters while speaking with voters is frustration.

“The emotion I hear most from voters right now is frustration,” he said. “Many people feel ignored, left behind, and disconnected from the decisions being made in Washington. Government is supposed to work for the people — not the other way around — and many Americans feel that principle has been lost.”
Despite the uphill nature of the race, Lancia says his campaign is rooted in a genuine desire to improve conditions for working families and reconnect government with the people it serves.

“I think anyone who runs for office does so because they care deeply about where they come from and want to make things better,” he said. “That’s certainly true for me. I love this state, I love this country, and I want to help improve it for working families.”

He also believes many Americans are becoming increasingly frustrated with partisan politics and disconnected from political leadership.

“Too often, politics today is more about protecting political parties than serving the people,” Lancia said. “Americans are tired of division and tired of feeling politically homeless.”

Lancia says his message to voters is ultimately straightforward.

“My message to voters is simple: be willing to try something different,” he said. “Look at the direction your communities are going, especially in many blue cities and states, and ask whether the current leadership is truly delivering results.”

At the center of his campaign, he says, is a commitment to service and to the future of the country.

“At the end of the day, I want people to remember one thing about me,” Lancia said. “I gave everything I had for the working people of this country and for the future of America.”

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