[CAPTURE PORTAL] 119TH CONGRESS
Legislative Integrity Monitor
Goblin House Intelligence
Congress → Officials → John Larson

John Larson

Democratic · Representative, CT ·1 ·Since 2025-01-03
Score Components
33 LOW
Connection Density 20%
22 → 4
Donor Influence 15%
81 → 12
Silence Risk 25%
48 → 12
Contradiction Risk 25%
0 → 0
Intelligence Volume 15%
36 → 5
Constituency Deviation 0%
16 → 0
Voting Misalignment 0%
0 → 0
% = weight in composite score · Raw component 0–100 × weight = weighted contribution (→) · Sum of contributions = overall score. Hover a row for details.
[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership rate: 63.6%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Bachelor's degree or higher: 39.4%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty rate: 10.9%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median household income: $87,708 (2024)
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: No-Excuse Absentee Voting Amendment (2024) — passed, margin 58% Yes – 42% No
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Question 1: Allow for Early Voting Amendment (2022) — passed, margin 60.4% Yes – 39.6% No
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 5415 (share 0.052)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 6113 (share 0.066)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 6221 (share 0.095)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 3364 (share 0.087)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 5241 (share 0.128)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Travelers Companies (7000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Cigna Corp (5000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: The Hartford Financial Services Group (6500 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Hartford HealthCare (30000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Pratt & Whitney (RTX Corp) (8000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Connecticut's 1st Congressional District is anchored by Hartford, the state capital, and stretches north through suburbs and rural towns in Hartford, Litchfield, and Middlesex counties. The district has a population of approximately 721,000 and is the most Democratic-leaning district in Connecticut (D+11 PVI). It features an urban core with significant Black and Hispanic…
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Connecticut's 1st Congressional District is anchored by Hartford, the state capital, and stretches north through suburbs and rural towns in Hartford, Litchfield, and Middlesex counties. The district has a population of approximately 721,000 and is the most Democratic-leaning district in Connecticut (D+11 PVI). It features an urban core with significant Black and Hispanic populations alongside affluent suburbs. The economy is anchored by the insurance industry (Hartford is known as the 'Insurance Capital'), aerospace manufacturing (Pratt & Whitney's East Hartford headquarters), and healthcare. Major educational institutions include Trinity College and multiple Connecticut State University campuses. The district has not elected a Republican to Congress since 1956.
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Voted nay on H.R. 7521 (Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (TikTok Divestiture Bill)) on 2024-03-13: Larson was one of only 50 House Democrats to oppose this 352-65 bipartisan bill. He broke with the majority of his party and the overwhelming House consensus, citing First Amendment concerns — a position resonant with younger constituents in a district home to large university…
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Voted nay on H.R. 7521 (Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (TikTok Divestiture Bill)) on 2024-03-13: Larson was one of only 50 House Democrats to oppose this 352-65 bipartisan bill. He broke with the majority of his party and the overwhelming House consensus, citing First Amendment concerns — a position resonant with younger constituents in a district home to large university populations (UConn, Trinity College) where TikTok is widely used.
primary · 2024-03-13 ✓ Verified
Voted nay on H.R. 3746 (Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (Debt Ceiling Suspension)) on 2023-05-31: Larson broke with 78% of House Democrats (165 Yes, 46 No) to oppose the bipartisan deal. In a Hartford Courant op-ed, he explained he voted no 'to protest the normalization of holding the American economy hostage' and argued the 14th Amendment makes the debt ceiling unconstitutional. His district includes Hartford…
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Voted nay on H.R. 3746 (Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (Debt Ceiling Suspension)) on 2023-05-31: Larson broke with 78% of House Democrats (165 Yes, 46 No) to oppose the bipartisan deal. In a Hartford Courant op-ed, he explained he voted no 'to protest the normalization of holding the American economy hostage' and argued the 14th Amendment makes the debt ceiling unconstitutional. His district includes Hartford, heavily dependent on federal employment and benefits that would be threatened by default.
primary · 2023-05-31 ✓ Verified
In the 2024 election cycle, Larson raised $1,522,651. Defense sector contributions totaled $38,691 and insurance sector contributions were a leading industry source.
secondary · 2024-12-31 ✓ Verified
Securities and Exchange Commission regulatory_filing John Larson filed a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on 2011-02-25.
International Brotherhood Of Teamsters donor $10,000 to John B. Larson's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C70001979/
American Federation Of State, County And Municipal Employees, Afl-Cio donor $5,000 to John B. Larson's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C70000120/
Ag PAC donor $5,000 to John B. Larson's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00900886/
Axon Enterprise Inc Political Action Committee donor $6,500 to John B. Larson's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00890590/
Stripe Inc. PAC donor $5,000 to John B. Larson's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00883116/
Rebuild America PAC donor $10,000 to John B. Larson's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00881698/
Cache PAC donor $5,000 to John B. Larson's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00831545/
American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC donor $5,500 to John B. Larson's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00797670/
Hms Scrap PAC donor $10,000 to John B. Larson's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00746735/
Otis Worldwide Corporation Political Action Committee donor $7,500 to John B. Larson's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (5 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00742239/
Blue District Project donor $5,000 to John B. Larson's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00705368/
Sun Life Financial (U.S.) Services Company Inc PAC Sun Life PAC donor $8,000 to John B. Larson's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (5 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00677146/
Common Good PAC donor $5,000 to John B. Larson's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00669929/
Jobs, Education, & Families First Jeff PAC donor $5,000 to John B. Larson's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00617803/
Wolf Pack donor $5,000 to John B. Larson's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00599092/
Synchrony Financial Employees Political Action Committee (Syncpac) donor $5,000 to John B. Larson's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00589119/
Blue Power PAC donor $5,000 to John B. Larson's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00575894/
Fair Shot PAC donor $10,000 to John B. Larson's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00574970/
Ca Luv PAC (California Leadership United For Victory PAC) donor $5,000 to John B. Larson's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00573709/
BillVoteDateAlignment
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
Water Resources Development Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Ratepayer Protection Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood… Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
PROOF Act Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Retire through Ownership Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
GUARD Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Whistleblower Protection Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act Yea 2026-09-14 unknown
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act Yea 2026-09-14 unknown
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act Nay 2026-09-03 unknown
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require… Nay 2026-09-02 unknown
Protecting Domestic Mining Act Nay 2026-09-02 unknown
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
AGOA Extension Act Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period… Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act Yea 2026-08-31 unknown
Last contradiction analysis: Never
No contradictions detected
Last silence detection: Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:00:51 GMT (via scheduled run)
other / unclassified
Husky PAC, American Osteopathic Information Association, Kidspac, Building Foundations & Landmark Opportunities PAC (Bflo PAC), Ambulatory Surgery Center Association PAC (Ascapac), Federation Of Exchange Accomodators 1031 PAC, Insured Retirement Institute…
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Husky PAC, American Osteopathic Information Association, Kidspac, Building Foundations & Landmark Opportunities PAC (Bflo PAC), Ambulatory Surgery Center Association PAC (Ascapac), Federation Of Exchange Accomodators 1031 PAC, Insured Retirement Institute PAC (Iri PAC), National Organization Of Social Security Claimants' Represen, Liuna Building America, Rebuild America PAC (amounts: $8,500 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026)) — interest area: other / unclassified
crypto & fintech
H&R Block Inc. Political Action Committee (Blockpac), Stripe Inc. PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: crypto & fintech
ideological & single-issue
Stanley Black & Decker Inc. Political Action Committee, Alliance For Retired Americans Political Action Fund (amounts: $8,500 (2024), $7,500 (2026)) — interest area: ideological & single-issue
corporate pacs, industry unlisted
Chicago Board Options Exchange PAC (Cboe PAC), Maximus Inc PAC (Maxpac), Kaman Corporation Good Government Committee, Protective Life Corp P. A. C., Avangrid PAC, Otis Worldwide Corporation Political Action Committee, Axon Enterprise Inc Political Action…
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Chicago Board Options Exchange PAC (Cboe PAC), Maximus Inc PAC (Maxpac), Kaman Corporation Good Government Committee, Protective Life Corp P. A. C., Avangrid PAC, Otis Worldwide Corporation Political Action Committee, Axon Enterprise Inc Political Action Committee (amounts: $7,500 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $9,500 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $7,500 (2024), $6,500 (2026)) — interest area: corporate pacs, industry unlisted
colleagues' leadership pacs
Victory In November Election PAC (Vinepa, Democrats Time In Nevada, American Mobilization PAC, PAC To The Future, Committee For A Democratic Future, Building Relationships In Diverse Geographic Environments PAC (Bridge PAC), Madison PAC; The, AmeriPAC: The…
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Victory In November Election PAC (Vinepa, Democrats Time In Nevada, American Mobilization PAC, PAC To The Future, Committee For A Democratic Future, Building Relationships In Diverse Geographic Environments PAC (Bridge PAC), Madison PAC; The, AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America, Ed-PAC, Nutmeg PAC, Together Everyone Realizes Real Impact Aka Terri PAC, Ca Luv PAC (California Leadership United For Victory PAC), Fair Shot PAC, Wolf Pack, Jobs, Education, & Families First Jeff PAC, Common Good PAC, Blue District Project, Hms Scrap PAC, Cache PAC, Ag PAC, Blue Power PAC (amounts: $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $6,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs
Wine And Spirits Wholesalers Of America, Inc. PAC Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2024)
National Beer Wholesalers Association PAC (Nbwa PAC) Alcohol & tobacco $15,000 (2026)
International Brotherhood Of Teamsters Labor unions $10,000 (2024)
Ag PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Axon Enterprise Inc Political Action Committee Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $6,500 (2026)
Stripe Inc. PAC Crypto & fintech $5,000 (2026)
Rebuild America PAC Other / unclassified $10,000 (2026)
Cache PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC Law & lobbying firms $10,000 (2026)
Hms Scrap PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2026)
Otis Worldwide Corporation Political Action Committee Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $7,500 (2024)
Blue District Project Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Common Good PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
TopicPriorityAlignmentDeviation
Education Funding and Higher Education Affordability 83 45 38
Environmental Protection and Clean Air/Water 80 55 30
Insurance and Financial Services Regulation 88 65 23
Federal Budget, Taxation, and Deficit 76 62 16
Healthcare Access and Prescription Drug Costs 92 78 14
Manufacturing and Aerospace Workforce 85 72 13
Government Ethics and Oversight 70 68 12
Immigration and Border Policy 68 58 12
Voting Rights and Election Access 78 70 10
Foreign Policy and War Powers 65 75 8
Public Safety and Fraud Enforcement 74 80 6
Infrastructure and Transportation 72 82 5
No platform commitments archived
No committee memberships recorded
Scoring Methodology

The Capture Risk Score is a composite 0–100 index measuring potential regulatory capture of elected officials. It is computed from seven weighted components:

ComponentWeightSignal
Contradiction Risk30%Stated positions contradicted by the record (recent findings boosted)
Donor Influence20%Distinct documented donors (FEC Schedule A PACs); inferred donors do not count
Connection Density20%Mapped relationships to lobbyists, contractors, interest groups; donor links excluded
Silence Risk15%Topics where donors have interests but the official is silent
Intelligence Volume15%Documented facts from verified sources
Constituency Deviation0%Shown, not weighted — a model estimate, not a record
Voting Misalignment0%Shown, not weighted — needs platform commitments almost nobody has; the roll-call record on /votes is the vote signal

Each component is the member's standing among all scored members of Congress, and the weighted sum is the overall score. Tiers are ranks: Critical is the top 5%, High the next 10%, Elevated the next 20%, Moderate the next 30%, and Low the rest.

Officials without at least 2 documented facts, 1 contradiction analysis, 1 voting record, or 1 constituency baseline are marked Insufficient Evidence and excluded from numeric ranking.

Contradiction findings from the last 180 days receive a recency boost. High-severity contradictions (score ≥ 70) receive additional weight.

Full methodology: /congress/methodology

[PUBLIC COST ESTIMATE]
Documented financial relationships span 0 money flow chains.
$11.4BDonor Contributions
0Money Chains
0Traced Hops
Calculation Methodology

Contract values are summed from documented money flow chains where this entity appears as a source or destination node. Amounts are drawn from USASpending.gov, FEC filings, SEC EDGAR, or LD-2 lobbying registrations.

Donor contributions aggregate documented amounts from the donor_interests table, sourced from FEC individual and PAC contribution filings.

Connected officials are elected officials in our database with a mapped relationship (lobbying, board membership, campaign contribution, etc.) to this entity.

Annualised flow represents the total documented dollar amount traced through money flow hops involving this entity. Where hop-level amounts are unavailable, the chain-level documented total is used as a conservative upper bound.

All figures are drawn from public filings. Estimates are conservative — undisclosed transactions, dark money, and vanish-point hops are excluded from totals. This is a minimum documented floor, not a ceiling.

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