Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox
Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox District 22 covers parts of Fairfield County. Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox was born in New York, New York . She earned a high school diploma from the Bronx High School of Science. She earned a bachelor's degree from Cornell University in 2001, a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2005, and a graduate degree from The New School in 2021. Her professional experience includes working as an associate professor of constitutional and human rights law at Quinnipiac University and as the executive director of a human rights education program. She previously directed a juvenile delinquency prevention program. She has been involved with the Rotary Club of Trumbull, the Lakewood/Trumbull YMCA Board, the League of Women Voters, and the Oxford Consortium for Human Rights.
“As an educator and a constitutional scholar, my two passions are education and democracy. I want to ensure everyone has an excellent education and that the constitutional safeguards of our democracy are preserved. I also want to be accessible to my constituents and have them feel that I am a trusted friend who will fight to improve their quality of life.”
(Candidate statement) “I have always been inspired by To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. This book is a model of the impact that character and integrity can have, and also the importance of the ability to look at the world from the perspective of other people. We named our beloved late dog Attikus after Atticus Finch, and our current dog is (Georgia) Scout.”
(Candidate statement) “Our job is to represent the people in our district, which for me involves representing Bridgeport, Monroe, and Trumbull fairly. To me, that involves constant conversation and communication. It involves being available to all members of your community, though neighborhood chats, coffee hours, or zoom conversations. It involves representing the entire community as a whole, including those who have different political views than you do.”
(Candidate statement)Scott Modlin
Scott Modlin is a Republican / Independent Party candidate for the Connecticut State Senate in District 22 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 22 covers parts of Fairfield County. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Scott Modlin faces Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox for the District 22 seat currently held by Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (D).
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“I specialize in resolving complex differences with insurance companies to ensure fair settlements for homeowners and small businesses.”
(Candidate statement) “During Hurricane Sandy, I traveled 550 miles through closed borders to secure the home of a neonatal doctor while he remained at Lenox Hill Hospital saving infants evacuated from NYU.”
(Candidate statement) “I have spent decades providing pro bono advocacy for police, fire, and safety personnel—the people who protect us deserve someone who understands the fine print.”
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