John Larson
John B. Larson Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 1st district Incumbent Assumed office January 3, 1999 Preceded by Barbara Kennelly Democratic Caucus Chairman of the United States House of Representatives In office January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2013 Preceded by Rahm Emanuel Succeeded by Xavier Becerra Democratic Caucus Vice-Chairman of the United States House of Representatives In office January 17, 2006 – January 3, 2009 Preceded by Jim Clyburn Succeeded by Xavier Becerra Member of the Connecticut Senate In office 1983–1995 Personal details Born John Barry Larson ( 1948-07-22) July 22, 1948 (age 66) Hartford, Connecticut Political party Democratic Spouse(s) Leslie Larson Residence East Hartford, Connecticut Alma mater Central Connecticut State University Profession high school teacher, insurance agent Religion Roman Catholic John Barry Larson (born July 22, 1948) is the U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 1st congressional district, serving since 1999. The district is based in the state capital, Hartford. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Larson is the former chairman of the House Democratic Caucus.