Federal · Connecticut · Republican
Chris Shea
Republican Candidate for U.S. House, CT-05 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Republican1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, Connecticut 5th District (2026)1
Where they stand
We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.
Money: U.S. House, Connecticut 5th District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through July 22, 2026.1
Raised$312K
Spent$166K
Cash on hand$146K
Debts$31K
- From individuals $266K
- From PACs and other committees $14K
- From the candidate $600
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $32K
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 22%
- $200–$499 5%
- $500–$999 8%
- $1,000–$1,999 11%
- $2,000 and up 53%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
| First in Freedom PAC | $5,000 |
| Seal PAC Supporting Electing American Leaders PAC | $5,000 |
| The Guardian FundConnected to Jack Begman | $4,000 |
| Freedom's Defense Fund | $1,000 |
| American Principles | $1,000 |
| Frogman PACConnected to Van Orden Victory Fund | $1,000 |
| America First PAC | $1,000 |
Individual donors
- $203K from 221 itemized gifts4
- 58% came from people in Connecticut4
- 40% came from retired people4
- Top states: Connecticut $117K, Florida $33K, Rhode Island $11K, Texas $8,789, Michigan $7,0004
Where donors work4
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Yarmouth Ventures | 4 gifts | $10,600 |
| United Concrete Products | 1 gifts | $10,500 |
| Whale Rock Point | 1 gifts | $10,500 |
| Edw C Levy | 1 gifts | $7,000 |
| Sullivan & Cromwell | 1 gifts | $7,000 |
| HJ Bushka & Sons Lumber | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
| Florida Retina Institute | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Hamilton Point Investments | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Home Maker | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Polylok | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Biohaven | 1 gifts | $2,500 |
| Distributed Capital Partners | 1 gifts | $2,500 |
| Matthew Ocko | 1 gifts | $2,500 |
| Maga Mall | 2 gifts | $2,250 |
| Consolidated Flooring | 1 gifts | $2,000 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6CT05231https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6CT05231/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Chris Shea by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6CT05231/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to Chris Shea, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00935692&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: itemized individual contributions to Chris Shea for Congress, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00935692&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026