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.[source]
Biography
Jillian Gilchrest lives in West Hartford, Connecticut as of September 2019. Gilchrest holds a master's in social work with a focus in policy practice from the University of Connecticut School of Social Work. As of September 2019, Gilchrest teaches social welfare policy and psychology of women for the University of Saint Joseph. She has worked as executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut and policy & communications director for Connecticut’s Sexual Assault Coalition.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Gilchrest was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Human Services Committee, Co-Chair
- Judiciary Committee
- Public Health Committee
2023-2024
Gilchrest was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Human Services Committee, Co-Chair
- Judiciary Committee
- Public Health Committee
2021-2022
Gilchrest was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Member
- Public Health Committee, Ranking Member
- Energy and Technology Committee, Member
2019-2020
Gilchrest was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Connecticut's 1st Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 11, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Connecticut District 1
Incumbent John Larson, Luke Bronin, Ruth Fortune, Jillian Gilchrest, and Mark Stewart Greenstein are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Connecticut District 1 on August 11, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jack Perry (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Connecticut District 1
Amy Chai is running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Connecticut District 1 on August 11, 2026.
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2024
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 18
Incumbent Jillian Gilchrest won election in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 18 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jillian Gilchrest (D) | 100.0 | 10,113 |
| Total votes: 10,113 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jillian Gilchrest advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 18.
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 18
Incumbent Jillian Gilchrest won election in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 18 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jillian Gilchrest (D) | 100.0 | 7,676 |
| Total votes: 7,676 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David deHaas (R)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jillian Gilchrest advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 18.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. David deHaas advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 18.
2020
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 18
Incumbent Jillian Gilchrest defeated Rick Bush in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 18 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jillian Gilchrest (D) | 72.7 | 9,030 |
 | Rick Bush (R) | 27.3 | 3,387 | |
| Total votes: 12,417 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jillian Gilchrest advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 18.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Rick Bush advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 18.
2018
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 18
Jillian Gilchrest defeated Mary Fay in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 18 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jillian Gilchrest (D) | 71.9 | 7,608 |
 | Mary Fay (R) | 28.1 | 2,977 | |
| Total votes: 10,585 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 18
Jillian Gilchrest defeated incumbent Andrew M. Fleischmann in the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 18 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jillian Gilchrest | 52.3 | 1,707 |
 | Andrew M. Fleischmann | 47.7 | 1,558 | |
| Total votes: 3,265 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 18
Mary Fay advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 18 on August 14, 2018.
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2020
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- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Yankee Institute — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to limiting taxes and encouraging free market activity.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate U.S. House Connecticut District 1 |
Officeholder Connecticut House of Representatives District 18 |
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Connecticut House of Representatives District 18 2019-Present |
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