Currently holds the office of Connecticut House of Representatives - District 18 until January 6, 2027.
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Connecticut 1st Congressional District in 2026 Connecticut Primary Election.
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Get StartedJillian also wants to increase protections for LGBTQ seniors in long-term care settings. Many senior LGBTQ individuals report fear of joining elder care facilities. Learn more
Jillian would like to work with advocates to support increased funding for localized support programs to provide more open beds for homeless youth and expand access to support staff who can help create long-term plans, connect youth with resources, and support them in achieving housing, educational, and employment goals. Learn more
Jillian wants to honor the incredible history of LGBTQ advocacy in Connecticut. The work of LGBTQ activists in Connecticut has shaped a wealth of inspiring legislation and fostered vibrant, supportive communities throughout the state. The work is not over. Learn more
Jillian wants to improve tracking of anti-LGBTQ violence by standardizing the optional inclusion of sexuality and gender identity on crime reporting forms to better track the prevalence of violence. She also supports mandating hate crime-specific training, including gender and sexuality identity, for law enforcement services to ensure sensitivity. Learn more
Jillian would like to see improved data collection on LGBTQ health. There is a lot of mistrust right now within the LGBTQ community, which is warranted, so Jillian will work with those in the community to move toward a safe way of investing in federal data collection. Learn more
A child’s education should not be determined by the value of the homes in their neighborhood — but right now, it is. Raising the federal share would relieve the burden on local taxpayers, give every community the resources to provide a quality education, and begin to dismantle an inequality that has gone unaddressed for far too long. Learn more
Jillian is committed to undoing Trump’s education policies and ensuring that public school educators are protected from political interference — so they can do their jobs with integrity, and every student gets the education they deserve. Learn more
Jillian will require that all student teaching placements be paid, funded by the federal government. Removing this financial barrier is one of the most direct things we can do to expand the pipeline of qualified teachers. Learn more
Government must hold up its end of the bargain when it comes to paying for higher education. That means tuition-free community college and at least one tuition-free option for every student who wants to earn a four-year degree. The doors that higher education opens must be open for everyone — without leaving another generation of young workers buried in debt. Learn more
Jillian supports reducing the cost of education degrees at public universities and expanding tuition reimbursement for teachers who commit to working in high-need communities or districts that struggle to recruit and retain educators. Learn more
Jillian is proposing to make breakfast and lunch free for every student in public schools. Check out her full proposal in her Lowering the Cost of Food and Ending Hunger in America platform. Learn more
Jillian will introduce legislation to establish and fund a federal minimum wage for paraprofessionals that reflects the difficulty and importance of their work. You cannot build a world-class public education system on the backs of an exploited workforce. If we want great public schools, we must be willing to pay the people who make them great. Learn more
Jillian will return the EPA to its true purpose: protecting the health and well-being of the American people through science-based regulations, not policies that prioritize the interests of corporate polluters. Learn more
Jillian believes that profit should never be prioritized over public health, and that fossil fuel companies need to pay for their impact on rising temperatures, severe storms, and worsening air quality. Learn more
Jillian supports initiatives that make solar energy more affordable for everyone, such as apartment solar, community solar, subsidies, or federal tax incentives. Her policies will ensure that designated Environmental Justice communities are not left out, but will receive the benefits they deserve to help overcome generations of environmental degradation in EJ neighborhoods and missed economic opportunity. Learn more
As a member of Congress, Jillian will ensure that our interstate partnerships protect natural resources, prioritize public health, and work toward a cleaner future. She will support regional cooperation that strengthens climate resilience across the Northeast, recognizing that environmental challenges require collaborative solutions. Learn more
Environmental policy is ultimately about protecting our communities, and Jillian will fight to restore the EPA’s ability to regulate emissions, so that we all have access to clean air and a healthier future. Learn more
Jillian believes that protecting natural resources isn’t just about preserving land, but also defending our ecosystems from invasive species. She will work to strengthen environmental agencies and local communities to prevent invasive species from further damaging our communities. Learn more
She stands with the true environmentalists of this country, not politicians who prioritize economic gain over our health and the future of our planet. By regulating fracking, halting major gas pipeline extensions, and investing in renewable energy, the United States can create a healthier future for generations to come. Learn more
Jillian will push for similar legislation in Congress to hold big corporations accountable so that we can build a more sustainable future for generations to come. Learn more
Jillian supports policies like Connecticut’s proposed Climate-Change Superfund Policy which would require fossil fuel companies to pay for climate-adaptation and restoration projects. Learn more
Jillian supports the protection and enhancement of nature-based solutions as riparian buffers and carbon sinks. Protecting our state’s magnificent old-growth forests – especially from unbridled construction – and the enhancement of waterside riparian buffers, which prevent toxins from leaching into the water, are a vital part of ensuring our ecosystems remain intact. Learn more
As your representative, Jillian will push to ensure that human rights are protected not just at home, but throughout the international community. Learn more
Jillian supports the Leahy Laws which prevent the provision of military assistance to foreign entities that have been implicated in severe violations of human rights. Jillian believes upholding our commitment to these statutes will make the world a safer place, and that the United States needs to address our own human rights violations both domestically and in foreign conflict for that to happen. Learn more
Jillian believes that the United States has a responsibility to remain committed to the United Nations and to upholding international law. Regardless of how people view the UN as an organization, the importance of human rights and human dignity must be fundamental for any policy by a nation that understands itself as a force for democracy, equality, and rule of law. Learn more
Jillian supports forming and re-establishing global partnerships, like USAID, to lift people up, keep people safe, and protect our environment. Learn more
Jillian is proposing a national initiative to identify, track, and close healthcare gaps through better data, stronger research, and targeted intervention. Learn more
A universal healthcare system is implemented, there needs to be a federal public option for dental and vision coverage — one that’s affordable, comprehensive, and available to every American. Dental and vision health are required basic needs, not luxuries. It’s time our healthcare system treated them that way. Learn more
Under her universal healthcare proposal, programs like this will be scaled nationally, shifting away from fee-for-service incentives that drive up costs and toward a value-based system that pays for success. When doctors are rewarded for keeping people healthy — not just for performing more procedures — everyone wins. Learn more
Jillian will work to make prevention the foundation of our healthcare system — from annual physicals and cancer screenings to dental visits, childhood vaccinations, and mental health support. Learn more
Jillian will work to ban private equity ownership of hospitals and keep our health in the hands of those who provide it, not those who profit from it. Learn more
Universal school meals improve attendance, nutrition, and focus while reducing administrative burdens. By ensuring every child is fed, we’re investing in families and building a better educated workforce. Learn more
Fixing our food system starts by breaking corporate control — but it ends with building a country where every family can afford to eat. Learn more
Jillian would modernize the Federal Poverty Level so it reflects the true cost of living today and ensures that people who need assistance can actually access it. Learn more
Strengthening SNAP protects people and benefits entire communities, helping neighborhood grocery stores, rural markets, and farms stay open and hire local workers. Learn more
We need to ensure that our early learning professionals make a living wage. This means having the government invest in universal childcare. Learn more
Jillian will work to enact a national system of paid family and medical leave that is funded by both employers and employees. Learn more
Jillian believes that diversity and equity are a requisite for a pro-worker economy. Learn more
Jillian would raise the minimum wage to a level that allows people to live with dignity and would index it to inflation so wages do not fall behind again. Learn more
Jillian will regulate artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms which are increasingly being used in hiring practices and salary decisions. Learn more
Jillian will ensure that workers, not their employers, should set union elections procedures. She will put an end to workers being forced to sit through anti-union meetings by their employer. Learn more
Black, Latinx, Native American, Asian-American, LGBTQ, and women workers continue to face discrimination when applying for jobs. This negatively impacts a person’s job opportunities and earning potential over the course of their lifetime. Jillian will push for the use of audit testing, which can help identify hiring discrimination. Learn more
Jillian would require large, profitable corporations whose full-time workers rely on public assistance to reimburse taxpayers for those costs. If a company has money for CEO bonuses and stock buybacks, it has money to pay its workers a living wage. Learn more
Jillian will advocate for a timely process for that worker to be reinstated. She will do away with so-called “right to work” policies and lift limitations on a worker’s right to strike. Learn more
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