Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes (D) and George Logan (R) are running in the Nov. 5 general election for Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District.

This is a rematch from the 2022 general election in which Hayes defeated Logan 50.4%-49.6%. As of Sept. 10, The Cook Report with Amy Walter, Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales, and Larry J. Sabato’s Crystal Ball rated the district as Lean Democratic, while Decision Desk HQ and The Hill rated it as Likely Democratic.

Hayes was first elected to the U.S. House in 2018. Hayes received an associate’s degree from Connecticut State Naugatuck Valley, a bachelor’s degree from Southern Connecticut State University, and a master’s degree from the University of Saint Joseph. Hayes worked as a high school teacher and talent and professional development supervisor for Waterbury Public Schools.

Hayes’ campaign website says her priorities are “equitable access to quality education, affordable health care for everyone, food security, labor, agriculture, and the environment.” Hayes says she will work to increase funding for public education, for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and for wider collective bargaining rights.

Logan served in the Connecticut Senate from 2017-2021. Logan received a bachelor’s degree from Trinity College and a master’s degree from the University of Bridgeport. He is the director of community relations for Aquarion Water Company and serves on the boards of BHCare, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA, and the Griffin Hospital.

In a campaign advertisement, Logan said, “I’ll never compromise my values, but I will compromise to put money back in your pockets, compromise to protect social security and medicare, compromise to make our communities safer.” Logan’s campaign website says he will oppose legislation he believes will increase inflation, support domestic and renewable energy production, and work to provide essential resources for police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services.

Based on second quarter reports filed with the Federal Election Commission, Hayes raised $2.7 million and spent $967,342 and Logan raised $1.6 million and spent $624,479. To review all the campaign finance figures in full detail, click here.

Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District is one of 37 congressional districts with a Democratic incumbent or an open seat that the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is targeting in 2024. To read about NRCC targeting initiatives, click here. For a complete list of NRCC targeted districts, click here.