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To the Editor:

I am voting for Tiffani McGinnis for State Representative in District 18 because her values and priorities align with the issues that matter most to me and to our community.

Tiffani supports reproductive freedom, marriage equality, and stronger gun safety laws. She has volunteered with Moms Demand Action for years and has earned endorsements from Everytown for Gun Safety, Planned Parenthood Votes! Connecticut, and Reproductive Equity Now. Her years of advocacy demonstrate a commitment to protecting individual rights and keeping our communities safe.

I believe the values and priorities a candidate champions are important, as are the organizations that choose to support them. While candidates may have their own reasons for accepting endorsements, Philip Tummescheit’s endorsement from the Family Institute of Connecticut’s political action committee gives me reason to reflect on the issues that matter most to me. The organization has taken positions opposing marriage equality and other LGBTQIA+ rights, positions with which I respectfully disagree.

For me, this election is about choosing the kind of leadership I want representing District 18 in Hartford. I want a representative who will protect reproductive freedom, support equality, take gun violence seriously, and work toward a community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Tiffani McGinnis has demonstrated her commitment to these priorities through years of advocacy. I appreciate her willingness to stand up for the issues that matter to me, and I believe she will bring those values to her work as our State Representative.

That is why Tiffani has my vote, and why I encourage District 18 voters to elect Tiffani McGinnis to represent us in Hartford. She has our back!

Barry Walters
West Hartford Town Council

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