Connecticut · 5th District · 2026

Democrats hold Connecticut’s 5th District

Jahana Hayes won re-election with 57.8%, a D+15.7 margin against Connecticut’s 5th District’s D+6.8 vote for House in 2024.

Live · Updated 5:00 p.m. ET, Nov. 5 · 98.6% reported

57.8

Jahana Hayes

146,375 votes

✓ Winner · AP call 11:59 p.m. ET, Nov. 3

42.2

Chris Shea

106,660 votes

Vote share · per NPR98.6% reported

57.8%42.2%

Results per NPR · 22:00 UTC

Margin vs 2024D+8.9 swing

2026 D+15.7

2024 House D+6.8

Chance of winningExternal ↗

Jahana Hayes >99% · settled Yes

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