CT’s Democratic party endorsed incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont for reelection. But he will face a primary challenger, state Rep. Josh Elliott.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Luke Bronin beats John Larson in convention upset, faces primary
Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin won the Democratic endorsement for CT’s 1st Congressional District, setting the stage for a 3-way primary.
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Erin Stewart campaign rattled yet again by her mayoral records
GOP gubernatorial hopeful Erin Stewart has been assessing the damage from reports indicating the misuse of her New Britain city credit card.
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Lamont touts labor bill as he pursues nomination for 3rd term
The bill provided Lamont with a ready-made platform to tout his support among the state’s labor unions ahead of the Democratic convention.
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GOP candidates Fazio, McCaughey debate; Stewart takes a pass
Sen. Ryan Fazio and Newsmax host Betsy McCaughey talked about appealing to unaffiliated voters during a debate broadcast live on WTIC-AM.
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Lamont crows legislative, fiscal successes as he pivots to campaign
Gov. Ned Lamont happily cast himself Thursday as a sensible, centrist leader who has paid down crushing debts and boosted education.
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Endorsements pile up in CT’s 1st District ahead of convention
As Luke Bronin touted Pete Buttigieg’s support, John Larson and Jillian Gilchrest also rolled out endorsements prior to Monday’s convention.
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Voting by mail to be a universal option in Connecticut
A divided Senate gave final passage Wednesday to legislation that lifts the last barriers to no-excuse absentee voting in Connecticut.
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Lamont signs ICE law on courthouse steps, defying Trump administration
A bill signing ceremony underscored that Trump’s aggressive immigration tactics will be a central theme in the 2026 midterm elections.
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Senate President Pro Tem Martin Looney will not run for reelection
Sen. Martin M. Looney told his caucus Saturday that he will not seek reelection this fall after 46 years as a lawmaker.