A delegate disclosed that the Lamont campaign and Biden administration had some interest in a contract dispute with CT transit workers.
2022 Election
Catch up on The Connecticut Mirror’s coverage of 2022 elections, from the nominating conventions in May to the general election in November.
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Bob Stefanowski spices a corporate resume with a dash of populism
Republican Bob Stefanowski ran four years ago on one idea: repealing the income tax. This year, his brand is not being Democrat Ned Lamont.
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State Sen. Steve Cassano ends four-decade political career
Cassano, 80, has represented the 4th District in the Senate since 2011 and spent 26 years leading town government in Manchester.
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Fundraiser for Stefanowski by abortion foe Ricketts is cancelled
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts, whose opposition to abortion in all cases had been problematic for Stefanowski, had a “scheduling conflict.”
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Bob Stefanowski and Ned Lamont compete to show empathy on inflation
Both candidates are fighting to reinforce that they understand the impact of the worst inflation in 40 years on voters’ pocketbooks.
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Lamont’s tweet about satirical tune gets serious rebuke from Stefanowski
The tune bemoans the difficulty of rhyming anything with Connecticut while mentioning marijuana and internet gambling as among its blessings.
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First CT candidates qualify for public campaign financing
Connecticut’s public financing of campaigns has changed who can run for General Assembly, but its relevance to gubernatorial races is suspect.
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A test for Blumenthal: Do voters appreciate his advocacy in a deadlocked Senate?
An unintended consequence of Sen. Richard Blumenthal’s advocacy for Medicare drug price reforms is that it underscores nothing has happened.
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The political style of ‘Gov. Ned Lasso’ defining CT race for governor
Connecticut voters are spooked about finances, a challenge for a governor whose role model is the preternaturally positive Ted Lasso.
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Quinnipiac poll: Lamont leads, but voters pessimistic on economy
The poll had red flags for Democrats: Gov. Ned Lamont leads by 8 points, but Sen. Richard Blumenthal’s job approval is barely above water.
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GOP’s Bob Stefanowski will isolate after positive COVID-19 test
Republican gubernatorial nominee Bob Stefanowski tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday and will follow protocols for isolation set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Poll: In U.S. Senate race, Richard Blumenthal has double-digit leads
The poll in Connecticut’s U.S. Senate race shows Richard Blumenthal has leads ranging from 10 to 16 points in matchups with Republicans.
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Bob Stefanowski: Raises for state employees are ‘reasonable’
Bob Stefanowski, the Republican candidate for governor of CT, didn’t object to 2.5% raises for state workers but opposed $3,500 bonuses.
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As Ned Lamont promotes clean energy, Bob Stefanowski wary on cost
Commitment to a establishing a carbon-free electric grid by 2040 may be a wedge issue in Connecticut’s race for governor.
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Did Ned Lamont offer the largest tax cut in CT history? By one standard, yes.
Gov. Ned Lamont says his tax relief plan is the largest in CT history, yet it’s a tiny share of the government’s current financial windfall.