Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.)’s loss in Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District Democratic primary could affect the political debate over Social Security as Congress faces a projected 2032 funding shortfall.
Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin defeated Larson in the Democratic primary and will face Republican candidate Amy Chai in November. Larson, who has served 14 terms in the House and is a longtime advocate for expanding Social Security benefits, will not be on the November ballot, according to a report published by CNBC on Sunday.