Gary Turco

Gary Turco is serving his third term as a State Representative in the Connecticut General Assembly, proudly serving 27th District, which includes parts of Newington and New Britain. He is a Deputy Majority Leader and is a member of the Higher Education and Employment Advancement, Public Safety and Security and Transportation Committees.  

During Gary's first two terms, he has been able to secure millions in additional state dollars for the 27th District, create a new debt-free community college program, expand state income tax exemptions on social security and pensions for seniors, protect additional land on Cedar Mountain, and create a new law mandating ultrasound coverage for women with dense breast to help detect and prevent cancer.

Outside of the legislature, Gary works as a Community Engagement Specialist for the Connecticut Oral Health Initiative.

Previously, Gary managed the business development of technology companies, worked for a public relations firm, and was a policy analyst for the state legislature. He also spent time volunteering as an early childhood education teacher in Uganda, Africa. 

Locally in Newington, Gary was a member of the Town of Newington's Economic Development Commission and Town Plan and Zoning Commission. 

He has a bachelor's degree in political science from Sacred Heart University and master's degree in communication from Central Connecticut State University.

Gary works hard to be 27th District's voice at the State Capitol. He is devoted to helping improve the quality of life for all of Newington and New Britain residents. His focus in the legislature is on creating more economic opportunities and higher-paying jobs within the region, increasing the affordability and access to higher education and workforce training opportunities, investing in the growth of mass transit, and reducing the cost of living for families and seniors.