CT-05 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Age53 years old (Mar 8, 1973)
GenderFemale
LocationConnecticut
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BackgroundTeacher
EducationNaugatuck Valley Community College — A.A. (2002)
Notable personal detailsJahana Hayes is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District, serving since 2019. Before elected office, she worked as a public school educator and administrator in Waterbury and was named the 2016 National Teacher of the Year. She earned degrees from Naugatuck Valley Community College, Southern Connecticut State University, and the University of Saint Joseph, and attended the University of Bridgeport. In Congress, she has served on the House committees overseeing education/workforce policy and agriculture.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Jahana Hayes has voted for Democratic tax-and-spending measures such as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and supports extension of Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits; her public statements criticize Republican proposals that provide additional tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans. These actions align with favoring tax changes that raise revenue for public programs and targeted investments rather than broad tax cuts.
Healthcare
Supports establishing a single-payer national health program (Medicare for All) and also backs strengthening and expanding Affordable Care Act protections and consumer safeguards. Has sponsored and voted for legislation to protect patients from deceptive 'junk' plans and to extend enhanced ACA premium tax credits.
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Immigration & Border
Supports reforms that expand legal pathways and protections—including a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers and farmworkers—while opposing discriminatory travel bans and calling for due process for migrants; also criticizes expanded funding for ICE and urges agency reforms while saying borders should be responsibly managed.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying federal protections for abortion access and opposes criminalization of reproductive health care. Has voted for and actively advocated for the Women’s Health Protection Act and described reproductive care and abortion access as essential. Is a member of the House Pro-Choice Caucus and has publicly condemned the Dobbs decision as stripping away rights.
Climate & Energy
Supports federal climate action and investments in clean energy, has voted for climate legislation and for the Inflation Reduction Act which includes carbon-reduction and clean energy investments. Advocates policies to mitigate carbon emissions, conserve ecosystems, and create clean-energy jobs in her district.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strong gun safety measures including a federal ban on assault weapons, executive actions to close loopholes and prevent access by individuals at risk, and measures to keep guns out of schools. Serves in House leadership on gun violence prevention and has sponsored/endorsed legislation and resolutions advancing these policies.
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