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2026 Connecticut U.S. House — District 1 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Connecticut Secretary of the State — 2026 Certificate of Endorsement or 15% Candidate
Candidate: Amy Chai
Office: U.S. House, District 1
Party: Republican
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FEC committee ID: C00785634
FEC committee name: FRIENDS OF DOC CHAI
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Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://chaiforcongress.com/
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Rising from extreme poverty in a hoarding home, Dr. Chai knows what it is like to live in a car, sleep in a public bathroom, and go without food or health care. She attended The Johns Hopkins University (BA Biology), Indiana University School of Medicine (MD), University of Michigan Medical Center (Internal Medicine), and University of Virginia Health Sciences Center (Fellowship General Medicine and MS Epidemiology). She self-studied for Fellowship in Addiction Medicine. She was named a US Presidential Teacher by the Obama Administration in 2011 (her home schooling break was successful). She coached Speech and Debate in Policy, Student Congress, and Public Forum. She is a published author. She is a mother of two adult children and is the sole caregiver for elderly parents.
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Rising from extreme poverty in a hoarding home, Dr. Chai knows what it is like to live in a car, sleep in a public bathroom, and go without food or health care. She attended The Johns Hopkins University (BA Biology), Indiana University School of Medicine (MD), University of Michigan Medical Center (Internal Medicine), and University of Virginia Health Sciences Center (Fellowship General Medicine and MS Epidemiology). She self-studied for Fellowship in Addiction Medicine. She was named a US Presidential Teacher by the Obama Administration in 2011 (her home schooling break was successful). She coached Speech and Debate in Policy, Student Congress, and Public Forum. She is a published author. She is a mother of two adult children and is the sole caregiver for elderly parents.
As a physician, I know healthcare. I am dedicated to a healthier America that is not bankrupted by the healthcare process. Real value is health.
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As a physician, I know healthcare. I am dedicated to a healthier America that is not bankrupted by the healthcare process. Real value is health.
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Did you know that Hartford, Connecticut, was recently recognized as the least affordable city in America? How is that possible in one of the wealthiest states in the Union? For over a decade, Connecticut was the wealthiest state in the union, with the worst economic inequality in America—all under our current Democrat leadership. I believe that good character and hard work should guarantee the security of a home and family. That is the promise of the American Dream. But now, the middle class is struggling. Young people cannot afford to start families. The increasing wealth gap creates fear and instability that threatens to undo the principles that made America the world’s economic miracle. It is time to level the playing field. We must support local economies, small businesses, and American industry. And we must prepare the next generation to be flexible and skilled, ready to take the reins from their parents and move America forward. Check out the "Pact for Prosperity" for more information.
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Did you know that Hartford, Connecticut, was recently recognized as the least affordable city in America? How is that possible in one of the wealthiest states in the Union? For over a decade, Connecticut was the wealthiest state in the union, with the worst economic inequality in America—all under our current Democrat leadership. I believe that good character and hard work should guarantee the security of a home and family. That is the promise of the American Dream. But now, the middle class is struggling. Young people cannot afford to start families. The increasing wealth gap creates fear and instability that threatens to undo the principles that made America the world’s economic miracle. It is time to level the playing field. We must support local economies, small businesses, and American industry. And we must prepare the next generation to be flexible and skilled, ready to take the reins from their parents and move America forward. Check out the "Pact for Prosperity" for more information.
I have three pillars of radical transparency that will save us billions of dollars and will permit citizens to actually be aware of what our government is doing. I intend to introduce all three of these legislative pillars as soon as I get to Washington, DC.
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I have three pillars of radical transparency that will save us billions of dollars and will permit citizens to actually be aware of what our government is doing. I intend to introduce all three of these legislative pillars as soon as I get to Washington, DC.
Did you know that Connecticut has "the second best education in the nation" for wealthy students, while having a history of being the worst of 50 for achievement gaps among poor and minority students? That is shameful, and it is an indictment against the current leadership. Parents have every right to determine what their children are learning, whether it be through public schools or home education. The current leadership seems more interested in making sure children get confused about their gender and exposed to pornography than they are interested in students learning reading and math. That is completely unacceptable. We need strong students being trained to succeed. Instead, we have students who are being told that they are permanently oppressed, that they can never succeed, or that standards ought to be lower for certain students. I believe and know for an absolute fact that all students can and must be taught how to read. I believe it is a civil right and a human right. Parents should know exactly what is being taught, and it should be reading, writing, and math. Real science should be used to determine the best teaching and learning strategies. Disruptive and non-English speaking students should be placed in separate learning environments when possible because it isn’t fair to students whose education suffers.
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Did you know that Connecticut has "the second best education in the nation" for wealthy students, while having a history of being the worst of 50 for achievement gaps among poor and minority students? That is shameful, and it is an indictment against the current leadership. Parents have every right to determine what their children are learning, whether it be through public schools or home education. The current leadership seems more interested in making sure children get confused about their gender and exposed to pornography than they are interested in students learning reading and math. That is completely unacceptable. We need strong students being trained to succeed. Instead, we have students who are being told that they are permanently oppressed, that they can never succeed, or that standards ought to be lower for certain students. I believe and know for an absolute fact that all students can and must be taught how to read. I believe it is a civil right and a human right. Parents should know exactly what is being taught, and it should be reading, writing, and math. Real science should be used to determine the best teaching and learning strategies. Disruptive and non-English speaking students should be placed in separate learning environments when possible because it isn’t fair to students whose education suffers.
We also must change our tax structure to stop punishing wage earners for working more and more hours for less and less return. More tax on financial industry and less tax on earned income will help to offset this harsh imbalance. Property taxes must be capped. The self-employment tax (FICA at 15%) must be eliminated if fairness is to be restored.
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We also must change our tax structure to stop punishing wage earners for working more and more hours for less and less return. More tax on financial industry and less tax on earned income will help to offset this harsh imbalance. Property taxes must be capped. The self-employment tax (FICA at 15%) must be eliminated if fairness is to be restored.
I believe that we need to tend first to our own nation. Just like the message that we hear prior to an airplane taking off, we must attend to our own oxygen before assisting others. I believe that the purpose of an elected representative is to represent the people we have sworn to serve, not to represent foreign interests. I believe in secure borders. I do not believe in "regime change" abroad or proxy wars. I believe in a strong defense force, and would prefer not to deploy it. I support nations that are free and democratic. I believe that the US should become an example for the world once again. Freedom, unity, and innovation should come to mind when people think of America. Totalitarianism, "Social Credit," and sectarianism will not compare favorably to these American ideals. It should be clear from the above statements that I am not a globalist.
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I believe that we need to tend first to our own nation. Just like the message that we hear prior to an airplane taking off, we must attend to our own oxygen before assisting others. I believe that the purpose of an elected representative is to represent the people we have sworn to serve, not to represent foreign interests. I believe in secure borders. I do not believe in "regime change" abroad or proxy wars. I believe in a strong defense force, and would prefer not to deploy it. I support nations that are free and democratic. I believe that the US should become an example for the world once again. Freedom, unity, and innovation should come to mind when people think of America. Totalitarianism, "Social Credit," and sectarianism will not compare favorably to these American ideals. It should be clear from the above statements that I am not a globalist.
Fun fact: Insurance company profits are capped nationwide. In order to circumvent those caps in profit, insurance companies purchase physician practices and they take the profits out of your patient visits instead. Health care should not cost as much as it currently does. A few laser-targeted laws could substantially reduce costs nationwide.
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Fun fact: Insurance company profits are capped nationwide. In order to circumvent those caps in profit, insurance companies purchase physician practices and they take the profits out of your patient visits instead. Health care should not cost as much as it currently does. A few laser-targeted laws could substantially reduce costs nationwide.
Another fun fact: One out of four health care dollars goes to diabetes and diabetes related care. That is over 400 billion dollars. People who profit from this do not want to prevent diabetes and obesity, because they make a massive profit from your disease. I believe that Americans should not suffer from so much chronic illness. I want to support you on a prevention journey.
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Another fun fact: One out of four health care dollars goes to diabetes and diabetes related care. That is over 400 billion dollars. People who profit from this do not want to prevent diabetes and obesity, because they make a massive profit from your disease. I believe that Americans should not suffer from so much chronic illness. I want to support you on a prevention journey.
Did you know that unfettered government spending (even on "good" things like welfare) causes a massive transfer of wealth from poor to rich? Are you surprised that the powers that be don’t want you to understand that? I’m not. We must spend less.
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Did you know that unfettered government spending (even on "good" things like welfare) causes a massive transfer of wealth from poor to rich? Are you surprised that the powers that be don’t want you to understand that? I’m not. We must spend less.
Education and Parental Rights
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Education and Parental Rights
We know what causes mental illness, mood disorders, PTSD, and addictions. We can certainly prevent a large percent of these problems from ever developing. But "prevention" requires up-front investment that results in less "profit" down the line for anyone whose business model included medications, incarceration, or rehab. This makes prevention a tough sell. But what if I told you we could save 2 million dollars for each individual who doesn’t end up addicted? The real truth is that the up-front expense for prevention doesn’t just save lives—it saves a lot of taxpayer money. But more importantly, it saves a world of heartache for victims and their families. So the ethical choice is also the smart choice.
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We know what causes mental illness, mood disorders, PTSD, and addictions. We can certainly prevent a large percent of these problems from ever developing. But "prevention" requires up-front investment that results in less "profit" down the line for anyone whose business model included medications, incarceration, or rehab. This makes prevention a tough sell. But what if I told you we could save 2 million dollars for each individual who doesn’t end up addicted? The real truth is that the up-front expense for prevention doesn’t just save lives—it saves a lot of taxpayer money. But more importantly, it saves a world of heartache for victims and their families. So the ethical choice is also the smart choice.
There is no doubt that America is drowning in trillions of dollars’ worth of debt, and paying unhealthy amounts of interest to people who do not even like Americans. Meanwhile, ordinary Americans are being taxed within an inch of their lives, working harder and harder for less and less. Property taxes make housing unaffordable for everyone.
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There is no doubt that America is drowning in trillions of dollars’ worth of debt, and paying unhealthy amounts of interest to people who do not even like Americans. Meanwhile, ordinary Americans are being taxed within an inch of their lives, working harder and harder for less and less. Property taxes make housing unaffordable for everyone.
Prioritizes stronger local economies, small businesses, domestic industry, and workforce preparation.
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Support Local Economies, Small Businesses, and American Industry
Supports targeted healthcare-law changes intended to reduce costs and greater investment in prevention of chronic disease.
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Target Healthcare Costs and Promote Prevention
Supports parental authority over education, curriculum transparency, stronger focus on reading, writing, and math, and teaching methods she describes as science-based.
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Parental Rights and Academic Fundamentals
Supports greater upfront investment in preventing mental illness and addiction rather than relying primarily on treatment after crises develop.
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Prevention-Focused Mental Health and Addiction Policy
Supports reducing taxes on wages while increasing taxation of financial-industry or investment income.
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Shift Taxes from Earned Income Toward Financial Income
Supports caps on property taxes as part of a housing-affordability and tax-reform agenda.
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Cap Property Taxes
Supports eliminating the federal self-employment tax.
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Eliminate the Self-Employment Tax
Supports secure borders, a strong national defense, and opposition to regime-change or proxy wars abroad.
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Secure Borders and Oppose Regime-Change Wars
Supports legislation requiring clearer public disclosure and tracking of federal expenditures.
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Federal Expenditure Transparency
Supports public review and transparency requirements for federal legislation before congressional votes.
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Legislative Transparency and Public Review
Supports requirements allowing parents and the public to see what schools are teaching and the instructional worldview or materials used in classrooms.
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Education Transparency
Supports a pragmatic, science-literate governing style that rejects rigid partisan ideology and emphasizes cross-partisan problem solving.
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Pragmatic, Nonpartisan Governance
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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
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Candidate ID: H2CT03102
Name: CHAI, AMY FOGELSTROM DR
Office: House
State: CT
District: 01
Coverage start: 2025-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $20827.25
Total disbursements: $16227.42
Cash on hand: $344.43
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
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