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Connecticut · State House of Representatives · 2026
William Gifford
Candidate for House District 8
Candidate list retrieved October 23, 2026 · page data built October 23, 2026
Ballot facts
- Name as listed
- William Gifford
- Office
- Connecticut State House of Representatives, District 8
- Party
- Republican, Independent Party (as listed by the state)
- Residence
- Columbia (as listed)
- Seat
- 1 seat
- Election
- November 3, 2026 general
- Website
- Campaign website: giffordforconnecticut.com (as filed with the state)
- Candidate list
- Connecticut Secretary of the State — 2026 Voter Guide, Appendix II “2026 Statewide Candidates” (Candidates for State Senate; Candidates for State Representative)
Stated positions
Paraphrased neutrally from the candidate’s own published materials. Each statement is attributed (“says…”) and cited. We do not evaluate the feasibility or accuracy of promises. Every candidate in this race is summarized the same way. How we compile these.
| Topic | Summary of stated position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Unfunded mandates | Calls for a standard of no unfunded mandates: if the state requires something of towns, the state should fund it. | Candidate's campaign website Accessed October 23, 2026 |
| Electric bills | Says programs now paid through the Public Benefits Charge on electric bills should instead be funded openly in the state budget. | Candidate's campaign website Accessed October 23, 2026 |
| Housing and cost of living | Says he will work for a Connecticut where housing gets built and costs come down so young families can stay. | Candidate's campaign website Accessed October 23, 2026 |
| Parental rights | Supports curriculum transparency so parents can see what is taught in their child’s classroom. | Candidate's campaign website Accessed October 23, 2026 |
Campaign finance
Not yet compiled. Candidates for the Connecticut Legislature report to the state’s campaign-finance office, not the FEC. Their reports are public on the official Connecticut campaign-finance search.
Record in office
No legislative record is linked to this candidate. Records are linked only when the candidate matches the current officeholder for this district by chamber, district and family name, to avoid misattribution.