Andrew Rice’s challenge to Rosa DeLauro pointed to anti-incumbent sentiment and highlighted CT’s ballot access laws and convention processes.
2026 Election
Posted inPolitics
As Ned Lamont touts record, Josh Elliott’s campaign strengthens
The differences between Gov. Lamont’s official and campaign schedules are blurring as his challenger, Josh Elliott, advances his campaign.
Posted inBriefs
The electric grid, homeschool and a food business incubator: CT politics news
Plus: Atlantic hurricane season is underway, and state officials are urging residents to have a plan ready.
Posted inPolitics
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.
Posted inPolitics
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.
Posted inGovernment
In new book, Murphy mulls politics in era of lost connections
In his second book, Murphy explores the societal and economic forces that he believes shaped modern-day American politics.
Posted inPolitics
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.
Posted inPolitics
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.
Posted inPolitics
Doug McCrory loses Democratic nod; three-way primary set
Rep. Maryam Khan of Windsor got the Democratic endorsement for the state’s 2nd Senate District Monday, besting incumbent Sen. Doug McCrory.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont clinches CT Democratic party endorsement, but will face primary
CT’s Democratic party endorsed incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont for reelection. But he will face a primary challenger, state Rep. Josh Elliott.
Posted inPolitics
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.
Posted inPolitics
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.
Posted inPolitics
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.
Posted inPolitics
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.
Posted inPolitics
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.