Republican Candidate Philip Tummescheit's Embrace of the Family Institute of Connecticut Is Concerning

Voters deserve to know who is backing the candidates on their ballot. In this race, the answer says a lot.

He Asked. They Endorsed.

Republican candidate Philip Tummescheit sought the Family Institute of Connecticut endorsement, and he received it.

The Family Institute of Connecticut has stated that its goal is to ban abortion in our state.

1. https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2022-06-29/with-roe-overturned-a-family-institute-of-connecticut-representative-says-making-abortion-illegal-in-connecticut-is-a-goal

2. https://ctmirror.org/2022/06/24/reaction-from-connecticut-on-overturning-of-roe-v-wade-dobbs-supreme-court/

   
   

That's not our characterization. It's their position. It is extreme. And it's the group GOP candidate Philip Tummescheit chose to stand beside.

Why Endorsements Matter

Endorsements aren't just for social media posts. Groups give them because they expect something in return: a champion in office, a vote on key legislation, a voice in the room.

A candidate who seeks an endorsement is saying something about who they want in their corner. In this case, Republican Philip Tummescheit is telling 18th House District voters that the Family Institute of Connecticut is the kind of ally he wants.

What's at Stake

This election will determine who represents the 18th House District in Hartford, and whether Connecticut stays a firewall for reproductive freedom.

Reproductive freedom is under assault from Washington, D.C. Since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, the Trump administration has continued to pursue policies that make reproductive healthcare harder to access. When federal protections weaken, state law becomes the last line of defense. Connecticut's protections for abortion access are only as strong as the legislators willing to defend them, and the legislature is where those protections are kept or taken apart.

The next representative from the 18th District will help decide:

• Whether Connecticut remains a firewall, protecting patients and providers

• Whether healthcare decisions stay with families and their doctors, or become subject to political agendas

• Whose voices shape the debate in Hartford: the families who live here, or the groups working to end access to abortion

  
  

Our Candidate's Approach

Democratic candidate Tiffani McGinnis, running for the 18th District House seat, believes families should make their own healthcare decisions. She is proudly endorsed by Planned Parenthood Votes CT! and Reproductive Equity Now. Tiffani will be part of the firewall in the Connecticut legislature on reproductive freedom.

Send a Message

Voters in the 18th House District have a chance to say what kind of state we are.

Republican Philip Tummescheit sought the endorsement of a group whose stated goal is to ban abortion.

This election, you can send a message that this is too extreme for the 18th District.

But the message only counts if you show up. Elections are decided by the people who vote.

Make Your Plan to Vote

Check your registration: https://portaldir.ct.gov/sots/lookup.aspx

Early voting: West Hartford Town Hall (Oct. 19 - Nov. 1)

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Find your polling place: https://portaldir.ct.gov/sots/lookup.aspx

Election Day: November 3rd; polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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