Jackson Taddeo-Waite

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Jackson Taddeo-Waite

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CT-05 Democratic nominee?

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AUG 12, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleCandidate

PartyDemocratic

LocationConnecticut

EducationBachelor of Arts (art school; studied film and photography)

Notable personal detailsJackson Taddeo-Waite is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Connecticut's 5th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has described himself as a husband and father from Litchfield County, Connecticut, with a background in film and photography and a Bachelor of Arts degree. He filed a statement of candidacy with the FEC in January 2025 and has an active principal campaign committee.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports targeted tax measures to reduce housing speculation by institutional investors and favors increasing federal funding (with guardrails) to relieve local property tax pressure and expand public services. Policy proposals include a significant federal tax penalty on institutional owners of large numbers of single-family homes and raising the federal share of education funding to 25% with conditions tied to maintenance-of-effort and transparency.

Healthcare

Supports market-based reforms focused on price transparency, competition, and blocking anti-competitive consolidation in health care. Proposes mandates for clear upfront cost estimates, simplified insurance labeling, interstate plans that meet federal standards, and eliminating non-compete clauses for physicians to increase provider mobility and choice. Does not endorse single-payer or universal coverage in the platform language provided.

Climate & Energy

Supports targeted federal investment in climate-resilient agriculture and public transit repairs/expansions and proposes grant programs and technology-first transportation improvements that prioritize reduced emissions and resilience while accepting pragmatic upgrades. Platform emphasizes investments and incentives (e.g., a “Green Yield” grant for climate-resilient ag tech and transit/state-of-good-repair funding) rather than explicit fossil-fuel phaseouts or Green New Deal–style language.

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