The differences between Gov. Lamont’s official and campaign schedules are blurring as his challenger, Josh Elliott, advances his campaign.
Mark Pazniokas
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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First housing projects OK’d through CT development authority
Developments including housing, a museum and downtown retail space got approval on Friday for about $19 million in bond funding.
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Glastonbury trends blue, and a moderate Democrat is rejected
A confluence of factors tempted a challenge, including the habit of Rep. Jill Barry to vote with Republicans against high-profile bills.
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Larson tries to shift narrative to ideologies, not generations
Larson is trying to reframe the fight for the Democratic nomination as an ideological battle and not a generational challenge.
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Josh Elliott endorsed for House reelection as he runs for governor
Rep. Josh Elliott was endorsed for reelection to the House of Representatives while he challenges Gov. Ned Lamont in a primary for governor.
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Matt Brokman leaves Lamont administration to oversee reelection campaign
The governor’s chief of staff will become his campaign chairman, taking a hands-on role as Lamont faces Democratic challenger Josh Elliott.
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At Coast Guard Academy graduation, Trump heralds ‘golden age’
Trump received a warm reception on a blistering hot day at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation in New London on Wednesday.
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With Josh Elliott on primary ballot, Lamont’s summer gets hotter
By qualifying for a primary, Rep. Josh Elliott of Hamden flipped the script on what was supposed to be a summer of ease for Gov. Ned Lamont.
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Ryan Fazio wins the CT GOP nomination for governor
Connecticut Republicans united Saturday behind Ryan Fazio as their choice to push the GOP past the scandal that derailed Erin Stewart.
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CT GOP opens convention, nominating down-ballot candidates
The Connecticut Republican Party opened its two-day nominating convention Friday, rebooting a day after Erin Stewart abruptly quit.
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Relief and sadness in GOP as Erin Stewart quits race for governor
The abrupt end of Erin Stewart’s campaign for governor gives a relieved Republican Party a new frontrunner a day before its convention.
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Erin Stewart, accused of fraud as mayor, suspends campaign for governor
Erin Stewart’s spending while New Britain’s mayor may expose her to civil and criminal liability under state and federal law, a report says.
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After rocky start, CT’s celebration of America 250 takes shape
Connecticut’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary opened this week with modest support from the state amid cuts to federal funding.
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Erin Stewart promises answers about her expenses, just not yet
GOP gubernatorial hopeful Erin Stewart promised a response to reports about her use of a city credit card — after this weekend’s convention.
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Luke Bronin beats John Larson in convention upset, faces primary
Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin won the Democratic endorsement for CT’s 1st Congressional District, setting the stage for a 3-way primary.