Connecticut — 5th District

D Democratic Jahana Hayes

Supports single-payer healthcare and abortion access

Hayes supports moving toward a single-payer healthcare system to lower prescription drug costs and increase overall affordability. She strongly advocates for protecting women's access to reproductive healthcare and abortion rights without restrictions, while supporting federal efforts to combat the opioid epidemic.

• Supports transitioning toward a single-payer healthcare system and lowering prescription drug costs.
• Advocates for protecting women's access to reproductive healthcare and abortion rights without restriction.
• Supports expanding access to addiction treatment to combat the opioid epidemic.

“I support moving towards a single-payer healthcare system, lowering prescription drug costs and making healthcare more affordable.”

“I will work to ensure that women have full access to reproductive healthcare and maintain their right to choose without restriction.”

D Democratic Jahana Hayes

Supports strict gun control measures

Hayes advocates for comprehensive federal gun violence prevention laws, including universal background checks and bans on assault weapons. In the 117th Congress, she voted in favor of the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022.

• Voted Yea on the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 (H.R. 1808).
• Supports universal background checks for all gun sales, including internet transactions.
• Supports 'No Fly, No Buy' restrictions prohibiting firearm purchases by individuals on federal watchlists.
• Backs federal funding for the CDC to research gun violence as a public health issue.

“Comprehensive gun reform is needed to combat this day-to-day gun violence and the root causes of it.”

“I will fight every day in Congress to promote and pass common sense legislation that will prevent gun violence.”

D Democratic Jahana Hayes

Supports pathway to citizenship and selective enforcement

Hayes supports comprehensive immigration reform featuring a legal pathway to citizenship and the DREAM Act for Dreamers. While opposing Republican immigration packages like the Secure the Border Act and SAVE Act, she voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act in 2025.

• Supports passing the DREAM Act and creating a clear pathway to legal citizenship.
• Voted Yea on the Laken Riley Act (S. 5) requiring mandatory DHS detention for noncitizens arrested for burglary or theft.
• Voted Nay on the Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2) and the SAVE Act (H.R. 22).
• Voted Nay on H.R. 875, which makes driving under the influence grounds for noncitizen deportation.

“It is clear that our current immigration system is outdated and not working to address the evolving needs of our district and country. I will work towards a clear, legal pathway to citizenship.”

“I support passing the DREAM Act to provide these young people with a path to citizenship.”

D Democratic Jahana Hayes

Supports wage increases and workforce training

Hayes prioritizes job creation through community college workforce training, raising the federal minimum wage, and closing the gender pay gap. In Congress, she consistently backed Democratic legislative initiatives like the Inflation Reduction Act and the American Rescue Plan Act.

• Supports raising the federal minimum wage and passing equal pay measures.
• Voted Yea on the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024).
• Voted Yea on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
• Voted Nay on Republican debt ceiling and spending bills including the Limit, Save, Grow Act (H.R. 2811) and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1 in 2025).

“I will support raising the minimum wage. I also believe that women and men should receive equal pay for equal work.”

D Democratic Jahana Hayes

Supports public education funding and affordability

As a former National Teacher of the Year, Hayes prioritizes federal support for public education, teacher development, and college affordability. She opposes proposals that divert public funding to private institutions and voted against restricting transgender student participation in female sports.

• Advocates for protecting public education funding and opposing school voucher measures.
• Supports expanding college affordability and trade/community college career training.
• Voted Nay on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 (H.R. 28).

“Preserving the public education system and viewing it as an investment in future generations will be a priority if I am elected.”

“I will support any measure to make college more affordable, open access to more students and oppose measures that divert public funding from our schools.”

D Democratic Jahana Hayes

Supports environmental protection and clean energy

Hayes focuses on protecting local district natural assets like rivers and lakes, funding Brownfield cleanups, and addressing climate change. Endorsed by Sierra Club Connecticut, she voted against major Republican energy deregulation legislation.

• Supports federal funding for open space preservation and cleaning up contaminated Brownfields.
• Voted Yea on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to fund clean energy programs.
• Voted Nay on the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1 in 118th Congress).
• Endorsed by Sierra Club Connecticut for the 2026 election cycle.

“Whether I am working to preserve the environmental treasures of the 5th District or fighting to combat the effects of climate change, I will be a strong voice and vote to preserve, protect, and enhance our environment.”

D Democratic Jahana Hayes

Supports expanded voting access and transparency

Hayes supports federal legislation to expand voting access, early voting, and automatic voter registration. In Congress, she voted for major Democratic voting rights legislation and backed the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act, while opposing strict voter citizenship verification mandates.

• Voted Yea on the For the People Act of 2021 (H.R. 1) to expand voting access and mail-in voting.
• Voted Nay on the SAVE Act (H.R. 22 in 2025) requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote.
• Voted Yea on the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405).

D Democratic Jahana Hayes

Supports federal anti-discrimination protections

Hayes advocates for federal protections to eliminate racial, gender, and economic disparities. Her voting record includes support for anti-discrimination measures and federal marijuana decriminalization.

• Advocates for legislation protecting civil rights against racism, sexism, homophobia, and religious persecution.
• Voted Yea on the Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 (H.R. 6090).
• Voted Yea on the MORE Act (H.R. 3617) to federalize marijuana decriminalization.

“I will fight against racism, xenophobia, classism, economic discrimination, housing discrimination, sexism, homophobia, religious and political persecution and the abuse of any civil liberties that threaten our democratic society.”

D Democratic Jahana Hayes

Supports expanded veteran healthcare and support programs

Hayes advocates for expanding physical and mental health services, education, and job training assistance for returning veterans. She consistently supported annual defense authorization bills that fund servicemember programs.

• Supports federal assistance for returning veterans' physical and mental healthcare.
• Backs educational and job-training programs tailored for military veterans and families.
• Voted Yea on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2022, 2023, and 2024.

“We need to commit ourselves to ensure our veterans have the opportunity to receive the assistance they need for their physical and mental health, in addition to programs for education and employment.”