Connecticut State Representative Jillian Gilchrest (D-West Hartford) is running to unseat U.S. Rep. John Larson (D-CT-1) in the House of Representatives. The seat represents the Hartford area.

Gilchrest, 43, was elected to the State House in 2018.

She announced her campaign for Congress with a video in which she filmed herself while on a walk.

“I'm a social worker, which means I love listening to people, learning from their experiences, and then translating that into effective public policy to improve people's lives,” Gilchrest said. “I believe the government should support people and solve problems, and I think we have an opportunity to get there if we elect people to Congress who are willing to work for it.”

While in the legislature , Gilchrest has served as House Chair of the Hu

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