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Connecticut's 5th Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Jahana Hayes (Democrat) was re-elected in Connecticut's 5th Congressional District in 2026, defeating Chris Shea 57.8% to 42.1%.
| Representative-elect | Jahana Hayes (D), re-elected |
|---|---|
| Current representative | Jahana Hayes (D), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | D+3 |
| PoliGov final forecast | Safe D · Jahana Hayes >99%, Chris Shea <1% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Jahana Hayes (D) | 57.8% | 145,659 |
| Chris Shea (R) | 42.1% | 106,117 |
| Jonathan DeBarros (W) | 0.0% | 46 |
88% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
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Results and race calls: civicAPI, updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.