Susan Bysiewicz CT MIrror
Susan Bysiewicz CT MIrror

Former Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz opened a gubernatorial campaign committee Tuesday, ending an exploratory campaign that began as a precursor to a run for state Senate and quickly grew more ambitious.

Her action coincides with the announcement by U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty, D-5th District, that she would not seek re-election, underscoring Bysiewicz is focused on the race for governor and not interested in Esty’s seat.

Bysiewicz actually lives in Middletown, a community in the 3rd Congressional District, which is represented by U.S. Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro. But that did not quell speculation that Bysiewicz, who has previously expressed a willingness to move for political reasons, might be tempted.

Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin is now the only Democratic gubernatorial contender with an exploratory committee.

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Mark PazniokasCapitol Bureau Chief

Mark is the Capitol Bureau Chief and a co-founder of CT Mirror. He is a frequent contributor to WNPR, a former state politics writer for The Hartford Courant and Journal Inquirer, and contributor for The New York Times.

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