As elections near, the battle to frame CT’s financial situation — as the best of times or the worst of times — is expected to intensify.
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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Second-guessing begins on Lamont’s approach to Diamantis scandal
The inevitable questioning has begun: Is Gov. Ned Lamont up to the tricky task of managing a scandal in an election year?
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Champagne, Miner not running, leaving Senate GOP with four open seats
Three of the four retiring Senate Republicans were reelected last year with less than 52% of the vote.
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Republican Leora Levy declares for U.S. Senate
Levy voted for a package of RNC resolutions last week that characterized the Jan. 6 riot as “legitimate political discourse.”
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Jahana Hayes’ challenger calls for probe of her children’s role in campaign
Campaigns can pay a candidates’ family for “bona fide service” at “fair market rates.”
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Themis Klarides announced run for U.S. Senate without creating campaign
Themis Klarides had no campaign website, no fundraising account and no campaign committee when she announced her plan to run for U.S. Senate.
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Themis Klarides confirms a switch to U.S. Senate race
By opting to run for U.S. Senate instead of governor, Themis Klarides has clarified the GOP’s field in two races.
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Formica’s not running, creating a third open seat in CT Senate
With Sen. Paul Formica, R-East Lyme, opting Tuesday against reelection, at least two of the Republicans’ 13 Senate seats are in play.
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Stefanowski calls Lamont ‘out of touch,’ airs TV ads
Connecticut’s wealthy Republican challenger says the wealthier Democratic governor has no sense of middle-class struggles.
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With a phone call to radio friends, Bob Stefanowski opens 2nd race for CT governor
With inflation on the rise, Bob Stefanowski echoed Ronald Reagan’s question from 1980: Are you better off than four years ago?
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Rep. Sean Scanlon to explore run for comptroller
Rep. Sean Scanlon is opening an exploratory campaign, becoming the first Democrat to put a marker on the comptroller’s race.
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Facing a potential primary, Larson formalizes his reelection status
His challenger is 27, hoping to catch a wave. Congressman John B. Larson says he is ready.
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Clash by Stefanowski, Lamont over COVID testing contract makes issue of Connecticut’s ethics code
Exchanges by the governor and a likely challenger spotlight ethics rules drawn by lawmakers who narrowly define conflicts of interest.
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Rep. Stephanie Thomas opens campaign for Secretary of the State
Rep. Stephanie Thomas, D-Norwalk, filed papers that make her the first Democrat to declare candidacy for secretary of the state.
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Lamont on reelection: ‘I’m ready to go’
What he muddied Monday was clarified Tuesday: Gov. Ned Lamont is running for reelection — no ifs, ands or buts.