A Facebook ad asking CT voters to be patient after polls close because of heavy voting led to a back-and-forth with Republican leadership.
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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In CT, more unaffiliated voters and absentee ballots than in 2018
Compared to 2018, CT has gained active registered voters, especially unaffiliated. Voters have also cast more absentee ballots.
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In the 5th District and across CT, candidates make a final push
Jahana Hayes, George Logan and other candidates fanned out across CT Sunday ahead of an election that could have national significance.
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GOP hopes to weaken Democratic hold on CT General Assembly
On Tuesday, the results in 187 General Assembly contests will provide a more granular snapshot of Connecticut’s evolving political identity.
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13 questions with CT Attorney General candidates on justice issues
The CT Mirror asked Democrat William Tong, Republican Jessica Kordas, Ken Krayeske, Green Party, and Independent A.P. Pascarella 13 questions.
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CT Democrats decry lawsuit challenging assault weapons ban
Gov. Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong condemned the groups challenging CT’s assault weapons ban just days before the election.
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In CT U.S. Senate race, Blumenthal runs on decades-long record
Opponent Leora Levy calls him “out of touch,” but Sen. Richard Blumenthal is promoting his legislative history as he runs for reelection.
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CT treasurer candidates seek to better manage savings, debt
The campaign between Erick Russell and Harry Arora to succeed retiring state Treasurer Shawn Wooden is coming down to a debate over expertise.
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Stefanowski takes on Lamont response to COVID, discrimination
If Bob Stefanowski’s goal was to criticize how Lamont handled the pandemic, he found himself competing with the agendas of two guest speakers.
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Ned Lamont, Bob Stefanowski spent $34M in rematch so far
Combined expenditures by the two wealthy self-funders reached $34 million, a record for a Connecticut gubernatorial general election.
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Blumenthal, Levy spar over economy, abortion in only debate of U.S. Senate race
Leora Levy called Sen. Richard Blumenthal a “rubber stamp” of Joe Biden’s agenda. Blumenthal brought up Levy’s support for, and from, Donald Trump.
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Comptroller candidates disagree on direction of CT’s finances
Democrat Sean Scanlon and Republican Mary Fay have very different backgrounds — and they see CT’s finances headed in opposite directions.
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CT governor candidates spar on economy, crime in heated debate
Gov. Ned Lamont and Rob Hotaling both accused Bob Stefanowski of grandstanding on crime and state finances. Stefanowski shrugged it off.
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Lamont scores some wins on environmental issues, but luck had a hand
As Gov. Ned Lamont heads toward election day, he can point to a robust climate change record — thanks largely to the Biden administration.
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Stefanowski and Lamont clash on crime, police accountability in CT
Bob Stefanowski is focusing on crime and policing issues before the gubernatorial candidates’ last debate, set for Tuesday night.