Connecticut Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Ryan Fazio (R) vs. Ned Lamont (D). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a governor do?
Runs the state government. Proposes the state budget, signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature, and appoints the heads of state agencies. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
- State budget, schools and Medicaid funding
- Signs or vetoes state laws
- Leads emergency response and the state National Guard
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Ryan Fazio
Who they are
In their words: “Ryan Fazio is running for Governor to make Connecticut more affordable, accountable, and competitive, with a focus on lowering costs, strengthening the economy, and delivering responsible leadership for families across the state.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- THE FAZIO TAX PLAN
- cut Energy Costs
- cap property Taxes
- HOUSING AFFORDABILITY & LOCAL CONTROL
- CORRUPTION IN STATE GOVERNMENT
What they've done
Who funds them
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Ned Lamont
Who they are
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
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Where they stand, issue by issue
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Connecticut has the second-highest electricity rates in the continental United States. Ryan Fazio has a real plan to cut electricity bills by 20% — by ending hidden taxes, expanding reliable supply, and removing the mandates driving up costs. See Ryan's plan to cut electric billssource
Ryan Fazio’s plan would reduce state income-tax rates, providing more than $2.5 billion in annual tax relief when fully implemented. For a typical middle-class family, the plan will mean thousands of dollars staying in their own pockets rather than being sent to Hartford. read the full tax cut plansource
Homicides, car thefts, and other serious crimes rose to unacceptable levels under the Lamont administration. Ryan’s plan reforms the 2020 anti-police legislation, closes parole loopholes for violent offenders, and reinstates proactive policing to keep our communities safe.source
After eight years of Governor Lamont, our children cannot afford another four years of the status quo.source
Connecticut is home to over 130,000 veterans, yet progress on veteran homelessness, healthcare access, and job training has stalled. Ryan will streamline veteran services, reduce costs, cut fees, recognize out-of-state licenses, and support employment opportunities for those who served.source
We keep seeing story after story about mismanagement, poor leadership and taxpayers being left in the dark. As Harry Truman said, the buck stops here. When people are struggling to pay their property taxes and electric bills, $250,000 here or $15 million there is not pocket change.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Health care, Social Security & Medicare, Immigration & the border, Guns, Abortion, Energy & environment, Foreign policy & defense, Farming & rural issues, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
Ned Lamont (Democrat) is the incumbent. The race is rated solidly Democratic. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Connecticut Secretary of the State, Nov. 3, 2026 official ballot (town sample ballots).