Connecticut State House District 18

Current seat holder: Jillian Gilchrest (D).

Tiffani McGinnis

Tiffani McGinnis District 18 covers parts of Hartford County. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Tiffani McGinnis faces Philip Tummescheit for the District 18 seat currently held by Jillian Gilchrest (D).

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“Choosing to move to West Hartford with my family was one of the best decisions my husband and I ever made. As a town councilor, I've seen firsthand how decisions made at the state level shape our everyday lives.” (Candidate statement)
“As a town councilor, I've seen firsthand how decisions made at the state level shape our everyday lives.” (Candidate statement)

Philip Tummescheit

Philip Tummescheit is a Republican / Independent Party candidate for the Connecticut House of Representatives in District 18 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 18 covers parts of Hartford County. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Philip Tummescheit faces Tiffani McGinnis for the District 18 seat currently held by Jillian Gilchrest (D).

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Public Safety & Rights: “We deserve a say in how our communities are watched, which is why I would support a state bill that requires a formal Municipal Surveillance Technology Ordinance before any town can deploy surveillance tools like Flock cameras.” (Candidate campaign website)

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