CT-05 Republican nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Navy (retired; SEAL/Warrant Officer)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationConnecticut
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BackgroundU.S. Navy (retired; SEAL/Warrant Officer)
EducationCharter Oak State College (B.S.)
Notable personal detailsChris Shea is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District. He is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL and Warrant Officer who later returned to work as a lieutenant with the North Haven Fire Department. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Charter Oak State College and has said he founded Hero to Hero, Inc. to help transition veterans into first-responder careers.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports reducing the tax burden and cutting wasteful federal spending, advancing pro-worker/pro-business policies that lower costs and spur wage growth, and reducing regulation to strengthen Connecticut’s economy.
Immigration & Border
The candidate emphasizes securing the border, stopping illegal immigration, enforcing immigration laws, funding Border Patrol, and supporting law enforcement to block the flow of drugs and crime. His campaign frames immigration primarily as an enforcement and public-safety issue.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Chris Shea for CT-05 Republican nominee?
Republican convention delegates
Public endorsement
Republican convention delegates endorsed Chris Shea for the CT-05 nomination.
Connecticut Young Republicans
Public figure
Connecticut Young Republicans endorsed Chris Shea.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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