Some of the biggest contributors to candidates for CT’s 1st Congressional District were state legislators, PACs and Hollywood.
Jillian Gilchrest
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Luke Bronin outpaces U.S. Rep. John Larson in fundraising, again
Bronin and Larson widened their fundraising advantage over Jillian Gilchrest and Ruth Fortune, who are also vying for CT’s 1st District.
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Bronin leads Larson in fundraising in 1st District race
Luke Bronin raised nearly $1.2 million since announcing in late July, compared to John Larson’s $809,000 haul over the past three months.
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Jillian Gilchrest joins field seeking to topple Rep. John Larson
Jillian Gilchrest had been expected to announce a run for John Larson’s U.S. House seat after Luke Bronin and others lined up.
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U.S. Rep. John Larson’s potential Democratic challengers grow to four
Former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin and Rep. Jillian Gilchrest are gauging support to join two others in challenging Congressman John Larson.
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Candidates face an extra opponent: the coronavirus
In a time of social distancing, how can candidates introduce themselves to voters and get on the ballot?
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Gun owners protest ammunition tax proposal
A proposal to make gun owners pay a 35% tax on ammunition drew a large crowd of opponents who said the bill violates their Second Amendment rights and unfairly targets their hobbies and lifestyles.
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Gilchrest opts to stay in state House of Representatives
The field of candidates for the 5th state Senate District narrowed Friday when West Hartford Democrat Jillian Gilchrest decided against a run.
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Op-ed: Correcting misconceptions about sexual violence
Public outrage and attention to misconceptions about sexual assault create an opportunity to have important public policy conversations.