Primary
Republican Primary
Held August 11, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Shea ✓ | 10,414 | 81.2% | |
| Jonathan De Barros | 2,411 | 18.8% |
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Race Overview
Candidates
Jahana Hayes Nominee Incumbent
DemocratAverage is the unweighted mean of the most recent week of polls whose fieldwork ended in the last 30 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
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Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 CT-05 House race competitive?
It is not considered a top-tier battleground: the expert consensus rates it Likely D, the current rating band. An upset is not impossible.
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 every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Independent Expenditures Updated just now
Top Spenders
- GIVEGREEN UNITED ACTION Dem-aligned $130
- SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION Dem-aligned $10
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