Updated
Updated · NBC News · Aug 12
Lamont Seeks 3rd Connecticut Term as Fazio Runs Unopposed in 2026 Primary
Updated
Updated · NBC News · Aug 12

Lamont Seeks 3rd Connecticut Term as Fazio Runs Unopposed in 2026 Primary

3 articles · Updated · NBC News · Aug 12

Summary

  • Connecticut voters are deciding the 2026 governor primaries, with Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont pursuing a third term and facing a challenger for his party’s nomination.
  • Ryan Fazio, a state senator, is unopposed in the Republican primary, making Lamont’s Democratic contest the state’s main intraparty race.
  • Expected vote totals are estimates that can change as more ballots are counted, based on early-vote data and Election Day reports from local election officials.
  • The results will determine whether Lamont advances toward a potential third term against Fazio in the November general election.

Insights

With the primary settled, what surprising strategies will define the upcoming race for Connecticut's highest office?
How did a massive multi-million dollar spending gap truly impact Connecticut's rare gubernatorial primary showdown?
What hidden effects did early voting and absentee ballots have on the final primary turnout numbers?