Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

Connecticut House District 9

See where Rojas stand on housing, jobs and the budget. Names follow official Capitol Planning Region election filings.

About this race

Jason Rojas (Democratic) is the only major-party nominee on file for Connecticut House District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Listed from the party endorsement and nomination certificates filed with the Secretary of the State and the August 11 primary results; minor-party lines and petitioning candidates are certified separately and are not yet reflected here. Jason Rojas is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's member list. Connecticut nominates by party convention; an August 11, 2026 primary was held only where a challenger qualified, per the Secretary of the State.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Jason Rojas, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Jason Rojas

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Make Connecticut more affordable
Economy and the budget
Streamline government and encourage efficiencies

Biography

Jason Rojas works in higher education and is Chief of Staff and Associate Vice President for External Relations at Trinity College, per the campaign site. The site says Rojas earned a bachelor's degree in history from UConn and a master's degree in public policy from Trinity College, previously served on the East Hartford Board of Education and Town Council, and was elected House Majority Leader in 2020, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Connecticut House District 9 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Connecticut House District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jason Rojas. Candidate information follows official Capitol Planning Region election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, jobs and the budget.

When is the Connecticut House District 9 election in Connecticut?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Connecticut are on the Connecticut election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Capitol Planning Region ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Capitol Planning Region and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Jason Rojas, full profile Official Connecticut election office