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Democrat
Jillian Gilchrest
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 (Connecticut state representative)
EducationUniversity of Connecticut — B.A., Women’s Studies
Notable personal detailsJillian Marie Gilchrest is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the Connecticut House of Representatives for the 18th District (West Hartford), first elected in 2018 and taking office in 2019. Her professional background includes leadership and policy roles in organizations focused on domestic violence prevention, sexual violence prevention, and reproductive rights. She earned a B.A. in Women’s Studies and a Master of Social Work from the University of Connecticut.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports increased state investment in education, healthcare, and social services and backed a state budget proposal that funds these priorities while including targeted tax relief for low-income working families. Emphasizes funding obligations and public program investment rather than broad tax cuts.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to healthcare through government programs and protections, including extending Medicaid coverage to more people and lowering prescription drug costs. Opposes policies that would reduce quality or access for vulnerable populations and advocates for inclusive healthcare regardless of immigration status.
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Immigration & Border
Supports access to services for immigrants (including healthcare regardless of immigration status) and leads state efforts addressing human trafficking and protections for vulnerable migrants. Emphasizes humanitarian responses and state-level protections while working within enforcement/public-safety frameworks.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports robust abortion and reproductive rights protections, has co-chaired the Connecticut General Assembly’s Reproductive Rights Caucus, and has worked to pass and defend state laws expanding and protecting access to abortion and related care. Her background includes leadership with pro-choice organizations and legislative advocacy to codify and strengthen reproductive freedom in Connecticut.
Climate & Energy
Supports increased investments in clean energy and electric grid infrastructure to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, adoption of strong vehicle emissions standards, and nature-based and environmental justice solutions. Backs an Environmental Rights Amendment to the Connecticut Constitution and has advocated for state climate-related legislation and PFAS bans.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports stronger gun safety measures including safe-storage rules and restrictions on untraceable “ghost guns,” and has organized and participated in legislative and community efforts focused on reducing gun violence. Positions emphasize regulation and public-health approaches to gun violence while continuing engagement with stakeholders.
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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