- See Jahana Hayes's sponsored bills →Jahana HayesDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified$1.7M raised
- Chris SheaRepublican✓ Verified$431K raised
Where they stand
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Where they differ: Jahana Hayes supports Medicare for All and legislation to reduce healthcare costs, voting yea on rural care improvement and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm prevention and lowering premiums bills 12. She advocates for comprehensive immigration reform with a path to citizenship for Dreamers and voted nay on multiple immigration enforcement bills while supporting a national emergency resolution related to immigration 45. Chris Shea advocates improving veterans’ healthcare access by cutting bureaucratic delays and supporting timely care 3. He supports securing the border, enforcing immigration laws, and stopping fentanyl and drug flow into communities 6.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.
| Issue | Jahana HayesDemocratic | Chris SheaRepublican |
|---|---|---|
| Economy & Jobs | Hayes supports an economy that works for all people by expanding access to high-quality jobs and lowering the cost of groceries, gas, and energy. Hayes votes yea on acts supporting technology use, financial exploitation prevention, and small business fraud prevention, but nay on capital access and privacy protection bills. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |
| Healthcare | Hayes supports Medicare for All and legislation to curb surprise billing, cap prescription drug costs, and lower healthcare expenses. Hayes votes yea on rural care improvement, EARLY Act reauthorization, and patient support acts, but nay on Medicaid harm prevention and lowering health care premiums bills. | Shea advocates improving veterans’ access to quality healthcare by cutting bureaucratic delays and supporting timely care. |
| Where they differ on Healthcare: Jahana Hayes supports Medicare for All and legislation to curb surprise billing, cap prescription drug costs, and lower healthcare expenses 1. She voted yea on rural care improvement, EARLY Act reauthorization, and patient support acts, but nay on Medicaid harm prevention and lowering health care premiums bills 2. Chris Shea advocates improving veterans’ access to quality healthcare by cutting bureaucratic delays and supporting timely care 3. | ||
| Immigration | Hayes supports comprehensive immigration reform including a path to citizenship for Dreamers and protecting constitutional rights while maintaining strong borders. Hayes votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, but yea on a national emergency resolution related to immigration. | Shea supports securing the border, enforcing immigration laws, and stopping the flow of fentanyl and other drugs into communities. |
| Where they differ on Immigration: Jahana Hayes supports comprehensive immigration reform including a path to citizenship for Dreamers and protecting constitutional rights while maintaining strong borders 1. She voted nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, but yea on a national emergency resolution related to immigration 2. Chris Shea supports securing the border, enforcing immigration laws, and stopping the flow of fentanyl and other drugs into communities 3. | ||
| Public Safety & Crime | Hayes advocates for red flag laws, expanded background checks, gun buyback programs, and raising the age to purchase automatic weapons to reduce gun violence. Hayes supports commonsense gun laws including universal background checks, community violence prevention funding, safe storage, and expanded school-based violence intervention programs. Hayes votes yea on prison staff safety and GUARD Act, but nay on bills related to privacy, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail, and violent offender restrictions. | Shea supports funding border patrol, backing law enforcement, and prioritizing the safety of American families against crime and drug threats. |
| Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Jahana Hayes advocates for red flag laws, expanded background checks, gun buyback programs, and raising the age to purchase automatic weapons to reduce gun violence 1. She supports commonsense gun laws including universal background checks, community violence prevention funding, safe storage, and expanded school-based violence intervention programs 2. Hayes voted yea on prison staff safety and GUARD Act, but nay on bills related to privacy, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail, and violent offender restrictions 3. Chris Shea supports funding border patrol, backing law enforcement, and prioritizing the safety of American families against crime and drug threats 4. | ||
| Abortion | Hayes believes access to reproductive care is access to healthcare and opposes the overturning of Roe v. Wade which removed access for millions. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |
| Taxes & Government Spending | Hayes supports infrastructure investments including highways, bridges, sidewalks, and water infrastructure to benefit her district. Hayes votes yea on tax relief and AGOA Extension acts, but nay on budget resolutions and appropriations for national security and agriculture. | Shea aims to lower the tax burden and reduce wasteful government spending to ease the cost of living for Connecticut families. |
| Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Jahana Hayes supports infrastructure investments such as highways, bridges, sidewalks, and water infrastructure to benefit her district 1. She voted yea on tax relief and AGOA Extension acts, but nay on budget resolutions and appropriations for national security and agriculture 2. Chris Shea aims to lower the tax burden and reduce wasteful government spending to ease the cost of living for Connecticut families 3. | ||
| Energy & Environment | Hayes votes yea on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and consumer fuel choice acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval and HEATS Act. | Shea supports lowering energy costs and addressing high electricity bills to reduce the cost of living for families. |
| Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Jahana Hayes votes yea on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and consumer fuel choice acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval and HEATS Act 1. Chris Shea supports lowering energy costs and addressing high electricity bills to reduce the cost of living for families 2. | ||
| Foreign Policy & Defense | Hayes’ office is recognized for its support of military veterans, including a Purple Heart Office of distinction designation. Hayes votes yea on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran, Ukraine support, and veterans clinic naming, but nay on defense authorization and FISA amendments. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |