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Jillian Gilchrest

DCTPrimary in 15d

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Primary: Aug 11, 2026 · 15d

Candidate Biography

About Jillian Gilchrest

Jillian Gilchrest (Democratic Party) is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 18. She assumed office in 2019. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027. Gilchrest (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Connecticut's 1st Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 11, 2026.

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Return to Values Commitments

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Issues Ledger

Civic Accountability Board

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Data Bill of Rights

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War-Crime Accountability

Mandatory review, reporting and support restrictions when credible evidence indicates war crimes.

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Congressional Stock Trading Ban

No trading on the people's trust.

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Citizens United Reform

Reduce corporate/election-money distortion after Citizens United.

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Universal Healthcare

Care without medical bankruptcy.

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Section 224 — U.S.–Israel Military Integration (FY27 NDAA)

Section 224 of the FY27 NDAA embeds U.S. forces into Israeli military command structures. Voters deserve to kn…

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Race

RaceCT House District 1 →

PrimaryAug 11, 2026

GeneralNov 3, 2026

Funding and Source Signals

Money & Influence

Where the Money Comes From

$131,616 total receipts

38%from small donors (<$200)

Small donors (<$200)*$49K38%

Larger individual donors*$71K54%

PAC & committee money$4K3%

Self-funded$7K5%

Other receipts$36<1%

FEC receipts through Apr 21, 2026 (canonical). *Donor-size and PAC-type splits estimated from Political Integrity breakdowns of itemized contributions. ↗ FEC source

FEC Finance Snapshot

$131,616

Total receipts · $19,188 cash on hand

Coverage through Apr 21, 2026

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Accountability Record

In Congress / Disclosures / Field Note

In Congress

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Stock Trades / PTR

No individual trades displayed for this record, but 2 reported asset holdings (2025 disclosure) are on file.

Field Note

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