Connecticut District 5

CT-05 • 2026 Election
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Primary

Democratic Primary

Held August 11, 2026.

CandidateVotes%
Jahana Hayes ✓ — —

Republican Primary

Held August 11, 2026.

CandidateVotes%
Chris Shea ✓ 10,414 81.2%
Jonathan De Barros 2,411 18.8%

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Race Overview

Incumbent
Jahana Hayes
Party
Democrat
Current Rating
Safe D expert avg
State delegation
5D - 0R
Open Seat
No
Cook PVI
D+4

Race Ratings

Cook Political Report

Solid D

Sabato's Crystal Ball

Safe Democratic

Candidates

Jahana Hayes

Jahana Hayes Nominee Incumbent

Democrat
Total Raised: $1,661,803
Cash on Hand: $1,194,914

Chris Shea Nominee

Republican
Total Raised: $430,969
Cash on Hand: $72,761

Average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls. Fewer than three uses the polls that exist. The rating uses that average when the newest poll ended in the last 30 days. The table lists the polls in that average, plus the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →

No polls in the last 90 days.

Questions About This Race

Is the 2026 CT-05 House race competitive?

No — the expert consensus rates it Safe D for Democrats.

When is the 2026 CT-05 House race decided?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

How is the PollingSource average calculated?

The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls, or fewer when fewer exist. One poll sets the rating when it ended in the last 30 days. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists recent polls, including ones older than those three. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.

Independent Expenditures Updated just now

$140
Total IE Spending
$140
Support
$0
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