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U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District

Chris Shea

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District

Republican

Background

Occupation
Firefighter; retired Navy SEAL
Lives in
Cheshire
Campaign website
chrissheaforcongress.com

A retired Navy SEAL who served more than 30 years before retiring in 2024, and a lieutenant with the North Haven Fire Department. He founded the nonprofit Hero to Hero, which helps veterans become first responders, and once ran a handyman business.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges to cut wasteful federal spending

    Issues

    Campaign website · Chris Shea for Congress · chrissheaforcongress.com

    “Chris is running to protect American families, cut wasteful spending in Washington, lower the cost of living, reduce red tape”
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Public safety

  • Supports stopping illegal immigration and funding border patrol

    Issues

    Campaign website · Chris Shea for Congress · chrissheaforcongress.com

    “He will fight to fund border patrol, support law enforcement, and put the safety of American families first.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Pledges to lower energy costs and the tax burden

    Issues

    Campaign website · Chris Shea for Congress · chrissheaforcongress.com

    “He will fight for policies that lower energy costs, reduce the tax burden, and promote practical housing solutions”
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Health & human services

  • Pledges to improve veterans' access to VA care

    Issues

    Campaign website · Chris Shea for Congress · chrissheaforcongress.com

    “Chris will fight to improve access to the VA, cut through bureaucratic delays”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports U.S. backing for Israel's right to self-defense

    Issues

    Campaign website · Chris Shea for Congress · chrissheaforcongress.com

    “Chris believes America should stand with our ally Israel and support its right to self-defense.”
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