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2026 Connecticut Governor Election
Connecticut is holding an election for governor on November 3, 2026, with the primary scheduled for August 11, 2026. The race is notable because Gov. Ned Lamont is seeking re-election and faces primary challenges in both parties, while Ballotpedia and major race-ratings outlets currently rate the general election as safely or solidly Democratic. The contest is likely to center on affordability, taxes, housing, education, and the state’s overall direction, with Democrats defending an incumbent record and Republicans arguing for a change in leadership.
Candidates
Ned Lamont
Ned Lamont is the incumbent governor of Connecticut and is seeking another term in 2026. His campaign emphasizes affordability, tax relief, housing, workforce development, and continued investment in public services, while his official biography highlights his prior local government and investment-advisory experience.
Joshua Elliott is a Democratic state representative from Hamden and the main primary challenger to Gov. Ned Lamont. Public reporting describes him as a long-shot challenger who is running to offer a different direction within the Democratic Party, though the race remains heavily tilted toward the incumbent.
Ryan Fazio is a Republican state senator from Greenwich and one of the leading contenders for the GOP nomination. Coverage and polling suggest he has relatively strong favorability among Republican primary voters, and his campaign is positioned as a more traditional Republican alternative in a field that also includes former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart.
Erin Stewart is the former mayor of New Britain and a Republican candidate for governor in 2026. Her campaign biography emphasizes her record as a long-serving mayor focused on fiscal management, school and park investment, downtown development, and local public-safety and social-service initiatives.
Betsy McCaughey is a Republican candidate in the 2026 Connecticut governor primary and a late entrant into the race. She is best known nationally as a former New York lieutenant governor and as a media commentator, and early polling shows low name recognition among Connecticut Republican primary voters.
Timothy Wilcox is a Republican candidate in the 2026 Connecticut governor primary. Ballotpedia and reporting indicate he is running a minimal campaign and has filed paperwork saying he would not be raising or spending money, making him a low-profile candidate in the field.
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Data Analysis Information
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 4/6/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.