Connecticut's 5th Congressional District, 2026

Incumbent running

Jahana Hayes (D) vs. Chris Shea (R): Connecticut's 5th District election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, part of the 2026 midterm elections.

Jahana Hayes, Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Connecticut
Jahana Hayes
Democratic
Incumbent · U.S. Representative, CT-5, since 2019Voting record →
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Chris Shea
Republican
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Seat held by
(D) Jahana Hayes, since 2019
Election day
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Term
Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 3, 2029

Who is running for Connecticut's 5th Congressional District?

Jahana Hayes (D) vs. Chris Shea (R)

Who holds this seat now?

(D) Jahana Hayes, since 2019

When is the election?

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

This race is for Connecticut's 5th Congressional District (CT-5, District 5). Find your district on the district map.

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