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2026 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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2026 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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Party Democratic Republican

Incumbent Governor

Ned Lamont
Democratic



The 2026 Connecticut gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Democratic Governor Ned Lamont is eligible for re-election to a third term in office. As of January 2025, Lamont has publicly expressed interest in running but has not declared a re-election bid.

Democratic convention

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Candidates

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Publicly expressed interest

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Potential

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Lieutenant governor

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Candidates

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Potential

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Republican convention

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Candidates

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Formed exploratory committee

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Publicly expressed interest

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General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
270toWin[6] Safe D January 5, 2025
The Cook Political Report[7] Solid D January 23, 2025

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Smith, John (December 8, 2023). "Outgoing Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin says he's still interested in running for CT governor". Connecticut Public Radio. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d Pazniokas, Mark (November 22, 2023). "Lamont open to 3rd term as CT governor, but others are lining up". The Connecticut Mirror. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  3. ^ Storace, Robert (December 20, 2023). "CT Democratic Chair Applauds Lamont, Eyes Strong Bench for 2026 Governor's Race". CT Examiner. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  4. ^ Nir, Daivd; Singer, Jeff (January 31, 2025). "Morning Digest: Why you can't run for a new office and then president two years later". The Downballot. Retrieved January 31, 2025. New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart now says she'll decide whether to run for governor 'sometime in the fall'
  5. ^ a b c Brink, Jenn (January 23, 2025). "New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart files paperwork for potential run for Connecticut governor". WTNH. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
  6. ^ "2025-26 Gubernatorial Elections Map". 270toWin. Retrieved January 22, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 23, 2025.