United States Representative
Source: ctemspublic.tgstg.net
What does this office do?
- Voting on how much you pay in federal income tax
- Voting on Social Security, Medicare, and other federal programs
- Voting on federal spending for roads, defense, and health care
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Jillian Gilchrest
Did not advanceDemocratic
Jillian Gilchrest has represented the 18th District of West Hartford in the Connecticut General Assembly since 2018 and is House Chair of the Human Services Committee. She previously served as Executive Director of NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut and holds a Masters Degree in Social Work.
Records: Healthcare Affordability 3 for, Women's Reproductive Rights 2 for
John Larson
Did not advanceDemocratic · Incumbent
John Larson grew up in an East Hartford public housing project and worked as a high school history teacher and assistant athletics coach before co-owning an insurance agency. He served six terms in the Connecticut State Senate, the last four as president pro tempore.
Records: Anti-Corruption 3 for, Peaceful Foreign Policy 3 for, Social Programs and Welfare 3 for,
Luke Bronin
AdvancedDemocratic
Luke Bronin served as the 67th Mayor of Hartford from January 2016 to January 2024. A lawyer educated at Yale University and Balliol College, Oxford, he served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy Reserve.
Records: Social Programs and Welfare 19 for, Government Efficiency 10 for, Environment and Public Health 9 for,
Ruth Fortune
Did not advanceDemocratic
Ruth Fortune is an attorney, mother, wife and daughter who began her journey in the U.S. as an undocumented child. She campaigns for an economy that works for everyone, quality public education, and a democracy that respects constitutional rights.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 against, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Sources: portal.ct.gov2 · ctinsider.com