What the results of a Connecticut congressional primary race may mean for Social Security

CNBC•Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 01:30 PM•2 min read

Rep. John Larson of Connecticut, an advocate for expanding Social Security, was ousted in a Democratic primary contest Tuesday.

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