Election 2026: Guy Tuccero, Candidate for State Representative

Guy Tuccero officially secured the Republican nomination for Connecticut’s 36th House District at the regional nominating convention on May 21, 2026. He advanced directly to the general election ballot after the August 11 primary was officially canceled. A local small business owner, Connecticut native, and licensed arborist, Tuccero operates Meristem Treecare and Plantscapes of Haddam. As a political newcomer, husband, and homeschooling father of three children, he positions himself as a practical, working-class alternative to career politicians and bureaucrats. He emphasizes that he has true “skin in the game” when navigating the state’s current economic and regulatory pressures.

Tuccero’s platform heavily focuses on mitigating Connecticut’s compounding affordability crisis, which he frames as a direct threat to working families and local commerce. Pointing to the state’s high property taxes, rising utility bills, expensive insurance premiums, and costly corporate filing fees, his campaign centers on implementing strict fiscal responsibility to alleviate the financial burdens placed on standard households. Additionally, Tuccero advocates passionately for individual liberties and family autonomy, vocally opposing state overreach while firmly championing parental rights in education. He believes that if individuals take more responsibility for their own health, safety, and lifestyle, communities will be stronger and more connected.

His community-driven campaign targeting Chester, Deep River, Essex, and Haddam stresses a commitment to preserving the distinct, small-town community character of the lower Connecticut River Valley region, while still looking for opportunities to encourage families and business to move to the district. Tuccero argues that the 36th District requires a stronger, common-sense voice in Hartford to challenge the current legislative trajectory.

Overall, Guy Tuccero frames his bid as a collaborative effort to bring tangible financial relief, reduced regulation, enhanced safety, and robust personal freedoms to all constituents across the district, regardless of their political affiliation. He urges all registered voters to vote based on character and policy first, political party second.