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    Jesse Ventura

    For related races, see 2026 United States gubernatorial elections.

    2026 Connecticut gubernatorial election
    ← 2022 November 3, 2026 2030 →
     
    Party Democratic Republican
    Incumbent Governor

    Ned Lamont
    Democratic



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    The 2026 Connecticut gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Democratic Governor Ned Lamont is eligible for re-election to a third term in office. As of January 2025, Lamont has publicly expressed interest in running but has not declared a re-election bid.

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    • Timothy Wilcox[3]

    Formed exploratory committee

    Publicly expressed interest

    General election

    Predictions

    Source Ranking As of
    The Cook Political Report[6] Solid D January 23, 2025
    Inside Elections[7] Solid D February 6, 2025
    Sabato's Crystal Ball[8] Solid D May 1, 2025

    See also

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    References

    1. ^ Eng, Donald (June 5, 2025). "'A Good Place For Me To Be'". CT News Junkie. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
    2. ^ Fortuna, Angela (March 3, 2025). "Westport First Selectwoman Jen Tooker announces run for CT governor". WVIT. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
    3. ^ "SEEC FORM 1" (PDF). Connecticut State Election Enforcement Commission. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
    4. ^ Nir, Daivd; Singer, Jeff (January 31, 2025). "Morning Digest: Why you can't run for a new office and then president two years later". The Downballot. Retrieved January 31, 2025. New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart now says she'll decide whether to run for governor 'sometime in the fall'
    5. ^ a b c Brink, Jenn (January 23, 2025). "New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart files paperwork for potential run for Connecticut governor". WTNH. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
    6. ^ "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
    7. ^ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
    8. ^ "2026 Governor". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
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    Credit: Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Connecticut_gubernatorial_election

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