Connecticut 5th District

Jahana Hayes (D) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.

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  Jahana Hayes

  Democrat · holds this seat today

  F

  Liberty Score F

  On the liberty side in 48 of 122 votes and bills.

  Raised $1,716,462 since January 2025: 48% from people, 45% from PACs and other committees, 6% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov

  Every vote behind this grade
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  Chris Shea

  Republican · retired Navy SEAL, North Haven firefighter lieutenant

  A

  Liberty Score A

  100 out of 100 across 4 principles. Graded on what Shea has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Shea.

  Raised $465,963 since January 2025: 80% from people, 14% transfers and other income, 6% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov

  See each one, with its source

Higher on Liberty Score: Chris Shea. Chris Shea: A, 100 out of 100 from words and actions, with no votes in Congress to count. Jahana Hayes: F, 35 out of 100 from recorded votes.

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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.

Chris Shea, on the record

I have no votes in Congress to count for Shea, so the grade above comes from this list: what Shea has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.

• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree nations

  His campaign Issues page says America should stand with Israel and support its right to defend itself.

  “Chris believes America should stand with our ally Israel and support its right to self-defense.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Treating Israel as an ally and backing its right to defend itself is with liberty on free nations.

  Source: Chris Shea for Congress, IssuesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree markets

  His campaign Issues page says he will fight for policies that reduce the tax burden but names no tax.

  “He will fight for policies that lower energy costs, reduce the tax burden, and promote practical housing solutions that help more people afford to live and work in Connecticut.”

  By the test I use for votes

  ?Not clear either way

  Lower taxes with no tax named is unclear under the rules of the measure.

  Source: Chris Shea for Congress, IssuesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteEqual rights

  His campaign Issues page says he will stand against what it calls radical woke ideologies in schools and families.

  “stand against radical woke ideologies that threaten our children’s future, undermine parental rights, and weaken the family values that keep Connecticut great.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Opposing race and gender ideology aimed at children is with liberty on equal rights.

  Source: Chris Shea for Congress, IssuesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteDefense

  His campaign Issues page says America must maintain military power and readiness to deter its enemies.

  “He believes peace is secured through strength, not weakness, and that America must always maintain the military power, readiness, and resolve needed to deter our enemies.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Backing military strength and readiness is with liberty on defense.

  Source: Chris Shea for Congress, IssuesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteBorders

  His campaign Issues page says he will secure the border and enforce immigration laws.

  “Chris will always fight to secure the border, enforce our immigration laws, and stop the flow of fentanyl and other deadly drugs into our neighborhoods.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Securing the border and enforcing the law is with liberty on borders.

  Source: Chris Shea for Congress, IssuesDiscuss this

Who is on the ballot: the state election offices, as listed on Wikipedia on November 3, 2026, checked against the candidate file of the Federal Election Commission. See a name that is wrong or missing? Say so in the discussion.