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Jahana Hayes

U.S. House, Connecticut Congressional District 5

  • 2026
  • Connecticut
  • Incumbent
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Jahana Hayes
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U.S. House, Connecticut Congressional District 5

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    Jahana Hayes is the incumbent U.S. Representative and 2026 Democratic nominee for Connecticut’s 5th District, also listed on the Working Families Party national slate. She faces Republican Chris Shea in the November general after his August GOP primary win. Progressives should back Hayes to hold CT-5 for working families and public education.

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