Healthcare
Supports reducing healthcare regulation, increasing competition and improving access to investigational treatments.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Michael Ted Goldstein
Candidate for U.S. House · Connecticut · District 4
THE PERSON
Background
Michael Ted Goldstein is a surgeon, attorney and medical-practice owner. His campaign describes more than three decades in medicine and two terms as president of the New York County Medical Society.
Roots
- Career: Surgeon, attorney and medical-practice owner
- Professional service: Former New York County Medical Society president
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.
Climate & energy
Supports expanded natural-gas pipelines, nuclear power and renewable energy.
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Supports school choice, vocational vouchers, apprenticeships and college transparency.
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Supports low taxes and fewer small-business regulations.
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Supports stronger border enforcement against unlawful immigration and drug trafficking.
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Supports Second Amendment rights and religious exemptions.
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Supports prohibiting gender-affirming surgery before adulthood.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 4 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 28, 2026.
Connecticut Secretary of the State · November 3, 2026 official sample ballot, Bridgeport, 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.