CT-05 Republican nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleParalegal
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderFemale
LocationConnecticut
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BackgroundParalegal
EducationNortheastern University (attended)
Notable personal detailsMichele Botelho is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District (CT-05). She is based in Danbury, Connecticut, and has described herself as a political newcomer. Her background includes work at the Massachusetts Department of Labor, owning a small business, and working as a paralegal after earning a paralegal certificate from Boston University; she also attended Northeastern University. She has also worked as a tutor for children with special needs in the Danbury Public School System and has been active in community and church-related service.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports fiscal conservatism and a conservative economic agenda focused on affordability, bringing manufacturing jobs back to the U.S., and limiting big government. Positions and campaign messaging align with Republican/Trump-aligned policies rather than proposals to raise taxes or expand large-scale redistribution.
Healthcare
Supports lowering the cost of healthcare and advocates limiting government size and spending while promoting fiscal conservatism. Positions emphasize reducing government involvement rather than expanding public health programs. Specific policy proposals on insurance or Medicare were not found in the cited sources.
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Immigration & Border
Supports securing the U.S. border and passage of a comprehensive immigration bill that creates clear rules for who can enter and stay, establishes a guest worker policy, and calls for immediate deportation of anyone convicted of a violent crime. Emphasizes controlling illegal immigration and reforming the system to prioritize legal pathways.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate has indicated opposition to public funding for abortion providers (including Planned Parenthood) while also stating that when abortion should be allowed is a matter “between doctor and patient,” producing inconsistent positions on access and funding. Public campaign materials and a candidate questionnaire show opposition to government funding for providers but do not provide a clear, detailed policy on legal restrictions or gestational limits. Additional direct policy statements or voting record on abortion were not found that clearly place the candidate on a single side of the 5
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