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Democrat
Jillian Gilchrest
CT-01 Democratic nominee?
$9.2K
AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age44 years old (Mar 21, 1982)
GenderFemale
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LocationConnecticut
BackgroundPolitician
EducationUniversity of Connecticut (BA)
Notable personal detailsJillian Marie Gilchrest is a Democratic politician and social worker serving in the Connecticut House of Representatives for the 18th District (West Hartford), first elected in 2018 and taking office in 2019. She has worked in advocacy and policy roles focused on domestic violence prevention, sexual violence prevention, and reproductive rights, and has served as executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut. She has taught political advocacy and has served as House Chair of Connecticut’s Human Services Committee. She is a candidate for U.S. House in Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 cycle.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports raising taxes on the very wealthy and large corporations (including targeted fines/taxes for extreme CEO-to-worker pay disparities and corporations whose workers rely on public assistance), cutting taxes for working families, raising top marginal rates, and expanding government measures such as a living wage and modernization of the federal poverty level to fund social supports.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to healthcare and defending/building on the Affordable Care Act, with legislative work on maternal and reproductive health and protections for transgender healthcare. Emphasizes strengthening public programs and lowering out-of-pocket costs for families.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Jillian Gilchrest is a pro-choice advocate who has led the Connecticut Reproductive Rights Caucus and sponsored/advocated for state protections to preserve and expand access to abortion and reproductive health care, including protections for providers and out-of-state patients. Her background includes serving as executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut and she has supported legislation to shield providers prescribing medication abortion via telehealth and to defend reproductive freedom in Connecticut.
Climate & Energy
Supports increased investments in clean energy and electric grid infrastructure to reduce reliance on fossil fuels; endorses nature-based solutions, adoption of California vehicle emissions standards, and an Environmental Rights Amendment to the Connecticut Constitution. Has a strong pro-environment legislative record in the Connecticut General Assembly and high ratings from state conservation groups.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports gun violence prevention measures and treating gun violence as a public health issue, and has organized and participated in events promoting safe-storage and other gun-safety policies. Has sponsored/testified in favor of state-level gun-safety legislation while serving in the Connecticut legislature.
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$131.6K
$98.7K
$65.8K
$32.9K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$131.6K
$19.2K
$112.4K
$7.0K
Source: FEC
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