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John Larson | |
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| Chair of the House Democratic Caucus | |
| In office January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2013 | |
| Leader | Nancy Pelosi |
| Preceded by | Rahm Emanuel |
| Succeeded by | Xavier Becerra |
| Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus | |
| In office January 17, 2006 – January 3, 2009 | |
| Leader | Nancy Pelosi |
| Preceded by | Jim Clyburn |
| Succeeded by | Xavier Becerra |
| Ranking Member of the House Administration Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Steny Hoyer |
| Succeeded by | Juanita Millender-McDonald |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 1st district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Barbara Kennelly |
| President pro tempore of the Connecticut Senate | |
| In office January 7, 1987 – January 4, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Philip Robertson |
| Succeeded by | M. Adela Eads |
| Member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 5, 1983 – January 4, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Marcella Fahey |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Rennie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Barry Larson July 22, 1948 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Leslie Best (m. 1981) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Tim Larson (brother) |
| Education | Central Connecticut State University (BA) |
| Website | House website |
John Barry Larson (born July 22, 1948) is an American politician and businessman serving as the U.S. representative for Connecticut's 1st congressional district since 1999. The district is based in the state capital, Hartford. A member of the Democratic Party, Larson chaired the House Democratic Caucus during the 111th and 112th United States Congress.