Gary Turco is a Democratic state representative serving Connecticut's 27th House District, which includes parts of Newington and New Britain, since 2019. He currently serves his third term as Deputy Majority Leader and sits on the Higher Education and Employment Advancement, Public Safety and Security, and Transportation Committees. Notable achievements include securing millions in state funding for the district, creating a debt-free community college program, expanding tax exemptions on Social Security and pensions for seniors, protecting Cedar Mountain land, and mandating ultrasound coverage for women with dense breasts to aid cancer detection. His legislative priorities focus on economic opportunities, higher education access, mass transit growth, and reducing living costs for families and seniors.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in political science from Sacred Heart University; master's degree in communication from Central Connecticut State University.
• Professional Experience: Community Engagement Specialist for the Connecticut Oral Health Initiative; previously managed business development for digital technology startups, worked in public relations, served as a policy analyst for the state legislature , and as an admissions counselor at Sacred Heart University. Volunteered as an early childhood education teacher in Uganda.
• Local Involvement: Served on Newington's Economic Development Commission and Town Plan and Zoning Commission.