Connecticut State House District 123

Current seat holder: David Rutigliano (R).

Bill Mecca

Bill Mecca District 123 covers parts of Fairfield County. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Bill Mecca faces David Rutigliano for the District 123 seat currently held by David Rutigliano (R).

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“A lifelong public servant with twenty years in Trumbull's Public Schools and five terms on the Town Council, I bring experience, heart, and results to every level of government. I am running for State Representative because serving this community is not just what I do — it is who I am. Trumbull deserves a voice in Hartford that is grounded in its neighborhoods, its families, and its future, and I am ready to be that voice.” (Candidate statement)
“I am running for State Representative because serving this community is not just what I do — it is who I am.” (Candidate statement)
“Trumbull deserves a voice in Hartford that is grounded in its neighborhoods, its families, and its future, and I am ready to be that voice.” (Candidate statement)

David Rutigliano

David Rutigliano is the incumbent Republican / Independent Party member of the Connecticut House of Representatives representing District 123, running for re-election on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 123 covers parts of Fairfield County. David Rutigliano holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in restaurant, culinary, and catering from Johnson and Whales University. Rutigliano's career experience includes owning and operating small businesses for over 18 years. He is a former member of both the Trumbull Board of Finance as well as the Trumbull Economic Development Commission.

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“This year citizens of Connecticut have the opportunity to change course. We have the opportunity to start what will be a long process of repairing what has been broken. With a new legislator we can begin to re-build our economy, re-build our infrastructure, and most importantly re-build our reputation.” (Candidate statement)
“Restores funding to the Medicare Savings Program (MSP) Fully funds the Teacher Pension account Pays more into the state employee retirement fund, funds the Retired Teachers' Healthcare Fund Fully funds the FY 2019 enacted Education Cost Sharing grants and protects funding for our state fire training schools.” (Candidate statement)
“Fully funds the FY 2019 enacted Education Cost Sharing grants and protects funding for our state fire training schools.” (Candidate statement)