Chris Shea
Chris Shea
CT-05 Republican nominee?
$9.9K
AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFirefighter
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationConnecticut
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BackgroundFirefighter
Notable personal detailsChris Shea is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has served as a firefighter in North Haven, Connecticut, and is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL. Shea founded and leads the nonprofit Hero to Hero, which connects transitioning service members and veterans to first-responder careers.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Chris Shea supports lowering costs and growing wages through pro-growth, market-oriented policies and backs the economic approaches promoted by Donald Trump. His campaign messaging emphasizes reducing burdens on workers and businesses and limiting regulations to strengthen the economy.
Healthcare
The candidate emphasizes improving veterans’ access to VA care and cutting bureaucratic delays for veterans’ healthcare benefits, and generally says he will work to lower costs for families. No clear public position is provided on broader health‑care reforms such as the Affordable Care Act, a public option, Medicare for All, or Medicaid changes.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports closing the U.S. border and praises strong enforcement measures, including actions taken under the Trump administration to reduce illegal crossings and deport individuals. He has criticized people who bypass legal immigration channels and said the border should be closed to protect the immigration system.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate emphasizes support for law enforcement and tougher measures to stop illegal drugs and crime, framing public safety as protecting families and funding law enforcement. The campaign materials do not list specific gun-policy proposals such as universal background checks, assault-weapons bans, or red-flag laws.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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