Connecticut's 5th Congressional District is represented by Jahana Hayes (Democrat), who has held the seat since 2019. Hayes has an overall VoteSee report card grade of D, voted in 98% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 98% of the time. The district includes Waterbury, Danbury, and New Britain. It takes in all or part of 4 counties; the most populous parts are in New Haven County and Hartford County. About 728,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $91,081.
Jahana Hayes (Democrat) has represented Connecticut's 5th Congressional District since 2019.
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Winner: Jahana Hayes.
Incumbent Jahana Hayes is running for re-election. 2 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.
Fewer than 2 polls ended in the last 30 days, so there is no average.
| Pollster | Dates | Sample | Hayes | Shea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OnMessage (R) | Sep 29, 2026 – Oct 1, 2026 | 51% | 45% |
Polls compiled from Wikipedia; see each pollster for full results.
Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.
Members of Congress who previously represented Connecticut's 5th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.
Connecticut's 5th Congressional District covers 1,246 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.