§1Candidates
Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.
§2Side by side
Why this matters: The same facts for every candidate, in the same order. Where we found nothing for a candidate, the cell says so — that means we didn't find it in public sources, not that it doesn't exist.
| Fact | Jahana Hayes | Chris Shea |
|---|---|---|
| Party on the ballot | Democratic Party, Working Families Party1, | Republican Party1, |
| Status | Incumbent4 | Challenger |
| Raised | $1,716,462 through October 14, 20265 | $465,963 through October 14, 20266 |
| Cash on hand | $1,136,2975 | $53,7686 |
| Outside spending | $0 for · $47,830 against7 | $0 for · $250,000 against8 |
Issues only one candidate has addressed
By candidate, in ballot order. We found nothing public from the other candidates in this race on these issues.
Jahana Hayes — 15 issues
- Who sets abortion lawA national law making abortion legal in every state, at least until viability, as under Roe v. WadeHer campaign website says that since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade she has remained committed to codifying a woman's right to choose.9
- Farm payments and crop insuranceHer campaign website says she will keep working to make sure Connecticut farmers have access to federal crop insurance programs.10
- Discrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identityPass broad protections such as the Equality ActHer campaign website says she supports the Equality Act.11
- Union organizing rulesMake it easier to form a union (for example, the PRO Act)Her campaign website says she supports the Protecting the Right to Organize Act and workers' right to bargain collectively.12
- Conservation and development on federal landsHer campaign website says she passed legislation giving 41 miles of the Housatonic River a wild and scenic designation.13
- Food assistance (SNAP)Undo the 2025 changes or expand benefits and eligibilityHer campaign website says she is committed to expanding and protecting access to SNAP, WIC and the National School Lunch Program.14
- Same-sex marriageKeep same-sex marriage legal in every stateHer campaign website says LGBTQ+ people should have the right to marry whomever they want.11
- Background checks for gun salesHer campaign website says she has advocated for expanded background checks, along with red flag laws, gun buyback programs and raising the age to buy an automatic weapon.15
- Red flag lawsAdopt more red flag laws, including a national oneHer campaign website says she has advocated for red flag laws.15
- Health insurance systemOne government plan for everyone (Medicare for All)Her campaign website says she supports Medicare for All and has worked to curb surprise billing and cap prescription drug costs.16
- Help for first-time homebuyersHer campaign website says she supports legislation to help first-time homebuyers and to expand grants for people who want to buy a home.17
- Large investors buying single-family homesHer campaign website says she helped pass legislation addressing large investors competing unfairly with individual homebuyers.17
- Legal status for immigrants here without permission, including DreamersHer campaign website says she supports comprehensive legislation offering a path to citizenship for Dreamers, while also maintaining strong borders.18
- Highway and transit fundingHer campaign website says she has brought back more than $1 billion in infrastructure investments to the district, from highways and bridges to sidewalk improvements and water infrastructure.19
- Veterans' disability and survivor benefitsExpand benefits for some groups, such as combat-injured retirees with under 20 years of service and surviving spouses who remarryHer campaign website says she introduced legislation to increase the monthly dependency and indemnity compensation the VA pays to surviving spouses.20
Chris Shea — 5 issues
- Police fundingHis campaign website says he would support law enforcement.21
- Military aid to IsraelHis campaign website says the United States should stand with Israel and support its right to self-defense.21
- Zoning and new housingHis campaign website says he would promote practical housing solutions that help more people afford to live and work in Connecticut.21
- Federal income tax ratesHis campaign website says he would fight for policies that reduce the tax burden.21
- Federal spending levelsHis campaign website says he would cut wasteful spending in Washington.21
Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.