CT-05 Republican nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationConnecticut
BackgroundPolitical candidate
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Notable personal detailsMichele Botelho is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House representing Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District. She has filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle and has an authorized principal campaign committee, Michele Botelho for Congress. She maintains an official campaign website focused on conservative policy priorities.
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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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