Martin Looney, a lawmaker for 45 years and the top Senate leader for a decade, filed papers that make him a candidate for reelection at 77.
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CT House Speaker Matt Ritter to seek unprecedented 4th term
For Ritter, the decision reflects a conclusion that he retains support to continue as speaker, even as it frustrates the ambitions of others.
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Ned Lamont’s solid approval rating holding up, new poll shows
CT voters give Ned Lamont a solid approval rating, but a significant minority are “indifferent or neutral” about him serving a third term.
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Erin Stewart kicks off campaign for CT governor
Erin Stewart is kicking off her campaign for CT governor with an on-brand, slightly cheeky video emphasizing her blue-collar roots.
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Today, the curtain goes up on Ned Lamont’s bid for a third term
Gov. Ned Lamont has events planned Friday to define himself as central to continuing a fiscal recovery brought to life on his watch.
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Gov. Ned Lamont filed papers Friday to run for third term
Ned Lamont, a Democrat who has left no question of his intention to run for another term as governor, still plans a formal public kickoff.
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CT Dems call 2025 blue wave ‘historic,’ a boost before the ’26 races
CT’s governor and the Democratic state chair framed the election as as evidence of a big-tent party eager to compete in the 2026 midterms.
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Bronin leads Larson in fundraising in 1st District race
Luke Bronin raised nearly $1.2 million since announcing in late July, compared to John Larson’s $809,000 haul over the past three months.
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Luke Bronin, John Larson try to score points with fundraising claims
Challenger Luke Bronin reported raising $1.18 million to Congressman John B. Larson’s $800,000 in the quarter ending Sept. 30.
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It’s clear Lamont wants a 3rd term, less so what he would do
Gov. Ned Lamont has intended to contrast his steady pragmatism with the drama of Trump. To that end, the federal shutdown has been a gift.
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Facing four challengers, John Larson opens reelection campaign
Congressman John B. Larson relied on familiar themes, faces and places as he began a campaign unlike 13 previous runs for reelection.
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Jillian Gilchrest joins field seeking to topple Rep. John Larson
Jillian Gilchrest had been expected to announce a run for John Larson’s U.S. House seat after Luke Bronin and others lined up.
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Bronin opens campaign against Larson: ‘We don’t have time to wait’
Luke Bronin announced his candidacy against U.S. Rep. John Larson in a 90-second video posted on social media at 5:30 a.m.
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Hartford school board member to challenge Larson
Ruth Fortune, a mayoral appointee on the Hartford Board of Education, will be the first Democrat to challenge Larson’s U.S. House seat.