Taxes & economy
Supports tax relief, lower utility bills and federal infrastructure and housing investments.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
George Patrick Austin
Candidate for U.S. House · Connecticut · District 2
THE PERSON
Background
George Patrick Austin is a construction professional and small-business owner from north-central Connecticut. His campaign biography describes earning a construction-management degree while building his business.
Roots
- Career: Construction and small-business ownership
- Community involvement: Home Builders & Remodelers Association and National Federation of Independent Business
Education
- Central Connecticut State University · degree in construction management
Background sources checked October 28, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Government reform
Supports congressional term limits.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Technology
Calls for AI guardrails protecting workers' jobs and opportunities.
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Supports changes intended to keep Social Security and Medicare solvent.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 2 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 28, 2026.
Connecticut Secretary of the State · November 3, 2026 official sample ballot, New London, page 1 ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.