CT-05 Republican nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleNonprofit founder (Phoenix Youth Foundation)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationConnecticut
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BackgroundNonprofit founder (Phoenix Youth Foundation)
EducationElectrical Technician certification, IMTI (Waterbury, Connecticut)
Notable personal detailsJonathan De Barros is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He founded the Phoenix Youth Foundation (established in 2018) and describes his work as focused on mentoring at-risk youth, vocational training, and conflict resolution. His campaign filings list an authorized principal campaign committee, De Barros for Congress, based in Terryville, Connecticut.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports cutting taxes for small businesses and redirecting a portion of property-tax dollars for local education control; emphasizes revitalizing local economies through tax relief, entrepreneurship, and attracting jobs. Advocates policies that shift resources toward local control and reduce tax burdens to stimulate economic growth in the district.
Healthcare
The candidate’s campaign site lists supporting “proper healthcare and mental health services” for veterans and emphasizes reducing government handouts and economic empowerment, but it does not present a detailed, comprehensive federal health‑care policy or clear position on Medicare/ACA/public options. Public reporting identifies him as a conservative candidate but does not document a specific, articulated stance on broader federal health‑care reforms.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Jonathan De Barros describes himself as pro-life and cites a personal loss that deepened his Christian faith and commitment to pro-life advocacy. His campaign materials position him as a conservative candidate; public reporting identifies him as a conservative Republican candidate in CT-05.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate explicitly defends Second Amendment rights, declares support for the Connecticut Citizens Defense League, and states there should be no further restrictions on firearms, ammunition, or magazine capacity. The campaign also emphasizes robust support for law enforcement and protections for qualified immunity while proposing a review board for serious misconduct cases.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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