Tag: Ned Lamont

Connecticut Governor’s Race 2026: Who’s Running, What’s at Stake, and How the Field Is Shaping Up

Jan 29, 2026

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by

Michael Phillips

in Candidates & Ballots, Connecticut, Governor, news

The 2026 Connecticut gubernatorial election, set for November 3, features incumbent Democratic Governor Ned Lamont seeking a third term against a progressive challenger, Josh Elliott. Meanwhile, Republicans face a fragmented primary with candidates like Ryan Fazio and Erin Stewart. Lamont is the favorite, but GOP dynamics may influence the general election.