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2026 Connecticut U.S. House — District 5 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Connecticut Secretary of the State — 2026 Certificate of Endorsement or 15% Candidate
Candidate: Chris Shea
Office: U.S. House, District 5
Party: Republican
Connecticut Secretary of the State — official August 11, 2026 primary results
Official primary votes: 10414
Official primary percent: 81.2%
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FEC committee ID: C00935692
FEC committee name: CHRIS SHEA FOR CONGRESS
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Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://chrissheaforcongress.com/
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Chris began his Navy career in 1991 as a hospital corpsman before completing the demanding Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) and Special Forces Medic training. Over a career spanning more than three decades, he served with SEAL Team 8, SEAL Team 18, Naval Special Warfare Group Two, Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Special Operations Command North, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, and at the Pentagon.
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Chris began his Navy career in 1991 as a hospital corpsman before completing the demanding Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) and Special Forces Medic training. Over a career spanning more than three decades, he served with SEAL Team 8, SEAL Team 18, Naval Special Warfare Group Two, Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Special Operations Command North, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, and at the Pentagon.
His service took him around the world. In 1997, Chris was part of a special operations team in the former Yugoslavia that gathered intelligence and helped apprehend individuals accused of war crimes so they could be brought to The Hague to stand trial. He later deployed to Afghanistan, where he served on joint task forces focused on locating and prosecuting high-value al-Qaeda and Taliban targets.
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His service took him around the world. In 1997, Chris was part of a special operations team in the former Yugoslavia that gathered intelligence and helped apprehend individuals accused of war crimes so they could be brought to The Hague to stand trial. He later deployed to Afghanistan, where he served on joint task forces focused on locating and prosecuting high-value al-Qaeda and Taliban targets.
Chris earned his Bachelor of Science from Charter Oak State College and was commissioned as a Navy Warrant Officer in 2012. He retired from the Navy in January 2024 after more than 30 years of service.
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Chris earned his Bachelor of Science from Charter Oak State College and was commissioned as a Navy Warrant Officer in 2012. He retired from the Navy in January 2024 after more than 30 years of service.
He has been a firefighter since 2009 and currently serves as a lieutenant with the North Haven Fire Department. He is also the founder and president of Hero to Hero, Inc., a nonprofit that leverages the DOW Skillbridge program to help special operations veterans and other highly qualified service members transition into careers as first responders.
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He has been a firefighter since 2009 and currently serves as a lieutenant with the North Haven Fire Department. He is also the founder and president of Hero to Hero, Inc., a nonprofit that leverages the DOW Skillbridge program to help special operations veterans and other highly qualified service members transition into careers as first responders.
Most importantly, Chris is a dedicated husband to Anita and father to Sophia. He and his wife, Anita, raised Sophia in Watertown, the community where Chris himself grew up. Today, Chris and Anita reside in Cheshire with their dog Lucy.
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Most importantly, Chris is a dedicated husband to Anita and father to Sophia. He and his wife, Anita, raised Sophia in Watertown, the community where Chris himself grew up. Today, Chris and Anita reside in Cheshire with their dog Lucy.
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Connecticut needs a representative who understands the challenges facing our state and the Northeast. From high energy costs and overregulation to protecting local industries, small businesses, and working families. Chris Shea will fight for policies that strengthen Connecticut’s economy, defend our communities, and ensure our region’s priorities are not ignored in Washington.
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Connecticut needs a representative who understands the challenges facing our state and the Northeast. From high energy costs and overregulation to protecting local industries, small businesses, and working families. Chris Shea will fight for policies that strengthen Connecticut’s economy, defend our communities, and ensure our region’s priorities are not ignored in Washington.
Protecting families starts with safe communities, secure borders, and a culture that puts the future of our country first. Chris Shea will fight to stop illegal immigration, crack down on the flow of drugs and crime into our communities, and stand against radical woke ideologies that threaten our children’s future, undermine parental rights, and weaken the family values that keep Connecticut great.
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Protecting families starts with safe communities, secure borders, and a culture that puts the future of our country first. Chris Shea will fight to stop illegal immigration, crack down on the flow of drugs and crime into our communities, and stand against radical woke ideologies that threaten our children’s future, undermine parental rights, and weaken the family values that keep Connecticut great.
Connecticut families are being squeezed from every direction by high electricity bills, heavy taxes, and rising housing costs. Chris believes the cost of living in our state has become unsustainable for working families, young professionals, and seniors on fixed incomes. He will fight for policies that lower energy costs, reduce the tax burden, and promote practical housing solutions that help more people afford to live and work in Connecticut. That means supporting a stronger economy, reducing unnecessary barriers that drive up costs, and making it easier for families to build a stable future here at home.
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Connecticut families are being squeezed from every direction by high electricity bills, heavy taxes, and rising housing costs. Chris believes the cost of living in our state has become unsustainable for working families, young professionals, and seniors on fixed incomes. He will fight for policies that lower energy costs, reduce the tax burden, and promote practical housing solutions that help more people afford to live and work in Connecticut. That means supporting a stronger economy, reducing unnecessary barriers that drive up costs, and making it easier for families to build a stable future here at home.
Illegal immigration threatens the safety and security of Connecticut families. Chris will always fight to secure the border, enforce our immigration laws, and stop the flow of fentanyl and other deadly drugs into our neighborhoods. As a firefighter and first responder, he has seen firsthand the devastation fentanyl has caused in communities and the toll it has taken on families. He will fight to fund border patrol, support law enforcement, and put the safety of American families first.
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Illegal immigration threatens the safety and security of Connecticut families. Chris will always fight to secure the border, enforce our immigration laws, and stop the flow of fentanyl and other deadly drugs into our neighborhoods. As a firefighter and first responder, he has seen firsthand the devastation fentanyl has caused in communities and the toll it has taken on families. He will fight to fund border patrol, support law enforcement, and put the safety of American families first.
Chris spent 33 years serving this country as a Navy SEAL, dedicating his life to protecting the United States and defending our interests around the world. He believes peace is secured through strength, not weakness, and that America must always maintain the military power, readiness, and resolve needed to deter our enemies. Chris believes America should stand with our ally Israel and support its right to self-defense. In Congress, he will advocate for American Military strength, support our troops and veterans, and ensure our nation remains strong, respected, and prepared to meet any threat.
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Chris spent 33 years serving this country as a Navy SEAL, dedicating his life to protecting the United States and defending our interests around the world. He believes peace is secured through strength, not weakness, and that America must always maintain the military power, readiness, and resolve needed to deter our enemies. Chris believes America should stand with our ally Israel and support its right to self-defense. In Congress, he will advocate for American Military strength, support our troops and veterans, and ensure our nation remains strong, respected, and prepared to meet any threat.
Connecticut’s veterans have earned more than a “thanks for your service”, they deserve real support and timely access to the care and services they need. He started a non-profit to transition veterans into first responder roles and understands first-hand how important it is to make a career pathway for separating & retired veterans. Chris will fight to improve access to the VA, cut through bureaucratic delays, and make it easier for veterans to get quality healthcare, job opportunities, and the benefits they have earned through their service. He is committed to standing up for veterans and military families, reducing barriers for those building a life in Connecticut, and making sure the men and women who served our country are never forgotten.
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Connecticut’s veterans have earned more than a “thanks for your service”, they deserve real support and timely access to the care and services they need. He started a non-profit to transition veterans into first responder roles and understands first-hand how important it is to make a career pathway for separating & retired veterans. Chris will fight to improve access to the VA, cut through bureaucratic delays, and make it easier for veterans to get quality healthcare, job opportunities, and the benefits they have earned through their service. He is committed to standing up for veterans and military families, reducing barriers for those building a life in Connecticut, and making sure the men and women who served our country are never forgotten.
STOP ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION
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STOP ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION
LOWER COST OF LIVING
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LOWER COST OF LIVING
SUPPORTING OUR VETERANS
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SUPPORTING OUR VETERANS
Cut federal spending the campaign regards as wasteful.
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Reduce unnecessary federal regulatory barriers that raise costs or impede employers.
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Advance federal policies that strengthen Connecticut industries, small businesses, and working families.
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Support law-enforcement agencies as part of protecting Connecticut communities.
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Strengthen security at the United States border.
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Enforce existing federal immigration laws.
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Support federal funding for Border Patrol.
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Stop fentanyl and other deadly drugs from entering local communities.
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Pursue federal policies that lower energy costs for Connecticut households.
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Reduce the tax burden on Connecticut families.
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Promote practical housing solutions that make Connecticut more affordable to live and work in.
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Maintain U.S. military power, readiness, and resolve sufficient to deter adversaries.
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Support Israel and its right to self-defense.
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Improve veterans' access to VA health care by reducing bureaucratic delays.
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Make it easier for veterans to obtain job opportunities and the benefits they earned.
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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2026 through July 22, 2026.
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Candidate ID: H6CT05231
Name: SHEA, CHRIS
Office: House
State: CT
District: 05
Coverage start: 2026-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-07-22
Total receipts: $311675.82
Total disbursements: $166058.99
Cash on hand: $145616.83
Debts owed by committee: $31450.03
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