Federal
U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.
Party lines from the Burlington, Canaan, Cornwall, Goshen and Harwinton sample ballots: A Democratic, B Republican, C Working Families.
Taxes & budget
Chris SheaRepublican
- Pledges to cut wasteful federal spending
Jahana HayesDemocratic/Working Families
No documented position found.
Public safety
Chris SheaRepublican
- Supports stopping illegal immigration and funding border patrol
Jahana HayesDemocratic/Working Families
- Supports red flag laws and expanded background checks
- Supports a path to citizenship for Dreamers
Economy & jobs
Chris SheaRepublican
- Pledges to lower energy costs and the tax burden
Jahana HayesDemocratic/Working Families
- Supports the PRO Act protecting workers' right to organize
Health & human services
Chris SheaRepublican
- Pledges to improve veterans' access to VA care
Jahana HayesDemocratic/Working Families
- Supports Medicare for All
- Supports protecting SNAP, WIC and school lunch programs
- Supports access to reproductive care
Government & transparency
Chris SheaRepublican
- Supports U.S. backing for Israel's right to self-defense
Jahana HayesDemocratic/Working Families
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 5 issues covered in this race.