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Luke Bronin: “There are so many young Americans who have given up on our…”

Featuring: Luke Bronin, Democratic | Mayor of Hartford | Connecticut

Luke Bronin on his stunning primary upset of 14-term Rep. John Larson in Connecticut

Published August 12, 2026 | Video Starts at 01:37

And what do you bring that is relevant new energy? First of all, you have to be serious about engaging with voters. I mean, There are so many young Americans who have given up on our politics. There's so many people who used to vote for Democrats, who stopped believing that Democrats are focused on those issues that they feel in their lives every day. (01:37–01:41)

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Asserts that many young Americans are disillusioned with politics.

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