Jamie Vaughan

Jamie Vaughan is the Republican candidate for the Connecticut House of Representatives, District 25, in the November 3, 2026 general election, where he faces incumbent Democrat Iris Sanchez.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a lifelong New Britain resident, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and the city's elected constable.[3]

Vaughan is a graphic designer and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who earned a high school diploma from E.C. Goodwin Technical School, according to Ballotpedia.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he has worked for more than 25 years alongside businesses, municipalities and law enforcement across Connecticut and served on the New Britain Veterans Commission.[3]

Vaughan lost to incumbent Democrat Bobby Sanchez in the 2024 general election for District 25, receiving 29.9 percent of the vote.[1] He also ran in the January 6, 2026 special general election for the seat, which Iris Sanchez won with 66.3 percent to his 33.7 percent.[1]

In his Ballotpedia survey, Vaughan listed his campaign priorities as bringing jobs and businesses to Connecticut, putting public safety first and making the state more affordable.[3] He listed endorsements from the Connecticut Fraternal Order of Police, the Connecticut Citizens Defense League and the New Britain Republican Town Committee, among others.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.