Incumbent: Jahana Hayes · Democrat
Elizabeth Estyis a formerDemocraticmember of the U.S. Houserepresentingthe 5th Congressional DistrictofConnecticut from 2013 to 2019. On April 2, 2018, Esty announced she wouldnot seek re-election. The announcement came after she was criticized for her handling of sexual harassment allegations by her former chief of staff. Esty previously served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 2009-2011.
Jahana Hayes (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Connecticut's 5th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2019. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. Hayes (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Connecticut's 5th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 11, 2026.
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Dan Robertiwas a 2012Democraticcandidate who sought election to the U.S. House to representthe 5th Congressional DistrictofConnecticut. Roberti was defeated byElizabeth Estyin the Democraticprimary on August 14, 2012.
Winter Solomita (Democratic Party) (also known as Winny) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Connecticut's 5th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 11, 2026.
Mary Glassman (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Connecticut's 5th Congressional District. She lost in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2018.
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John Bucciarelli (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Connecticut's 5th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 11, 2026.
Shannon Kulawas a 2018Democraticcandidate who sought election to the U.S. House to representthe 5th Congressional DistrictofConnecticut. She did not submit enough valid signatures to make the primary ballot.
