CT-05 Republican nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFirefighter
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationConnecticut
BackgroundFirefighter
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Notable personal detailsChris Shea is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has been described in Connecticut media as a firefighter and a retired U.S. Navy SEAL. He has an active principal campaign committee registered with the Federal Election Commission.
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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?
Ryan Fazio
Public figure
Ryan Fazio endorsed Chris Shea for Congress in Connecticut's 5th Congressional District.
Amybeth LaRoche
Public endorsement
Amybeth LaRoche endorsed and supported Chris Shea for Congress in Connecticut's 5th Congressional District.
Connecticut Republican Party
Public figure
The Connecticut Republican Party endorsed Chris Shea for the Republican nomination in Connecticut's 5th Congressional District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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