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2026 Race · Connecticut

U.S. House (District 5)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 5) in Connecticut is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Jahana Hayes (Democratic) and Chris Shea (Republican). The seat is currently held by Jahana Hayes (Democratic), who has served since January 2019, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Chris Shea

Republican

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Incumbent's record this term

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Jahana Hayes

Democratic · Since January 2019

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Agriculture
  • Education and Workforce

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9431

    To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to prohibit health care providers and...

  • HR.9245

    Beginning Educator Mentorship and Retention Act

2026 Connecticut U.S. House (District 5) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 5) in Connecticut in 2026?

Jahana Hayes (Democratic) and Chris Shea (Republican). Jahana Hayes is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Connecticut U.S. House (District 5) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Connecticut and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Jahana Hayes, a Democratic, currently represents Connecticut, serving since January 2019.

What committees does Jahana Hayes serve on?

Jahana Hayes serves on House Committee on Agriculture and House Committee on Education and Workforce. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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