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Connecticut's 5th Congressional District (CT-5)

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Jahana Hayes, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2019.

The district includes parts of Litchfield, Fairfield, Hartford, and New Haven counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 727,980, a median household income of $91,081, and a median age of 42. Of residents 25 and older, 39.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Jahana Hayes, U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 5th District
Jahana Hayes

U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 5th District · Democrat

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2026 election

Hayes has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 5 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

5 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 CT-5 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for CT-5 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Jahana Hayes (incumbent)Democratic$1,290,078$1,084,158Jun 30
Chris SheaRepublican$311,676$145,617Jul 22
Michele BotelhoRepublican$56,497$0Jun 5
Jonathan De BarrosRepublican$24,700$7,034Jul 22
John Anthony Bucciarelli IIIRepublican$500-$50Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
727,980
Median household income
$91,081
Median age
42
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Connecticut senators

Neighboring districts

  • CT-1 · John B. Larson (D)
  • CT-3 · Rosa DeLauro (D)
  • CT-4 · Jim Himes (D)
  • MA-1 · Richard Neal (D)
  • NY-17 · Mike Lawler (R)
  • NY-18 · Pat Ryan (D)

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