Benjamin Wesley

Independent Party of Connecticut · U.S. House, District 4, Connecticut
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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Benjamin Wesley

Independent Party of Connecticut · Candidate for U.S. House, District 4, Connecticut

Also running: Jim Himes (D) · Michael Goldstein (R)

Where Wesley stands

Education & Families

Endless war funding is a major reason our kids aren't getting the education they need. It results in a lack of resources and ill-maintained schools. If elected to Congress, I will not vote for a single dollar of supplemental funding for foreign wars without a congressional war resolution and will fight to get more federal dollars into our children's schools.
Original: benwesleyforcongress.com/priorities-1 (accessed Oct 23, 2026)

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

A 35 Trillion dollar debt. Listless leaders who are either ignorant or apathetic to the problems Americans face. A genocide of a people paid for with our hard-earned tax-dollars. It's time we look to each other to speak out and fight for real solutions. We must demand leadership that fights for peace and prosperity!
Candidate's own survey answer, via Ballotpedia Candidate Connection

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I care about international affairs, education and homeless/housing issues.
Candidate's own survey answer, via Ballotpedia Candidate Connection

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I'm diligent and hardworking. I won't spend taxpayer money on senseless wars.
Candidate's own survey answer, via Ballotpedia Candidate Connection

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember watching the challenger explode live as an elementary child.
Candidate's own survey answer, via Ballotpedia Candidate Connection

2025–2026 FEC campaign finance summary (through 09/30/2026): Total receipts $155 (individual contributions $155; PAC & party committees $0.00), total disbursements $569, cash on hand $1,741.

Source: FEC.gov candidate H4CT04197 · Principal committee: C00958876.