CT-05 Republican nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleNonprofit founder
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderMale
LocationConnecticut
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BackgroundNonprofit founder
Notable personal detailsJonathan De Barros is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has described himself as a community leader and youth mentor and is the founder of the Phoenix Youth Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2018. His principal campaign committee is De Barros for Congress, registered with the Federal Election Commission in March 2025.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports cutting taxes for small businesses and using tax policy to attract jobs and encourage entrepreneurship; emphasizes revitalizing local economies through tax relief and pro-business measures. Advocates limiting federal funding to jurisdictions that adopt sanctuary policies (as part of broader fiscal/accountability positions).
Healthcare
The candidate emphasizes parental control over minors’ medical decisions, supports veterans’ freedom to choose healthcare providers, and frames policy around individual choice rather than expanded government programs. No statements on Medicare for All or specific endorsements of ACA expansion/public option were found on his campaign materials. Overall messaging prioritizes patient/provider choice and parental authority in healthcare decisions.
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Immigration & Border
Supports strict border enforcement and punitive measures against jurisdictions and officials who shelter or obstruct enforcement, including withholding federal funds from sanctuary states and empowering Immigration and Customs Enforcement to arrest and deport undocumented immigrants. Advocates prioritizing resources for border security and frames obstruction of ICE as a removable offense.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate expresses strong respect for law enforcement and frames his campaign around defending constitutional rights; he has referenced self-defense and Connecticut’s lack of a ‘stand your ground’ law in social media posts. His campaign materials emphasize defending constitutional foundations and public safety rather than proposing new firearm restrictions.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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