Ryan
Fazio

Fazio received the endorsement of the Independent Party of Connecticut in late August 2026, appearing on both the Republican and Independent Party lines on the ballot.

A new Quinnipiac poll released around October 11 continued to show Lamont maintaining a double-digit lead over Fazio ahead of the November 3 general election.

After reports surfaced of texts between Lamont and Eversource's CEO about storm costs, Fazio accused the governor of having a 'cozy' relationship with the utility's leadership.

Fazio argued for addressing underlying medical costs, expanding the health-care workforce and competition, expanding association health plans, and moving Medicaid to a managed-care model.

A Fazio campaign ad claimed Lamont 'waived all property and sales taxes for data centers.' CT Insider's fact-check said the claim was 'just wrong,' explaining that the law provides specified exemptions with investment thresholds and long-term agreements, not a blanket waiver.

At a candidates' discussion on fuel taxes, Fazio said he would seek to permanently lower the gas tax by creating a surcharge on electric-vehicle registrations.

Fazio announced support from the Connecticut State Fraternal Order of Police, touting the endorsement as part of his public safety platform.

Lamont, reticent during the primary, began running general-election advertisements targeting Fazio early in the general election campaign.

The Hartford Courant reported Fazio's campaign proposals including $2.5 billion in annual tax reductions by his fourth year, cutting electric bills, and housing reforms. A Sacred Heart University poll also showed Lamont ahead by 14 points.

A Quinnipiac University poll of 1,288 likely voters surveyed September 8–14 found Lamont ahead by 17 points. 45% of respondents did not know enough about Fazio to rate him.

Fazio called for six debates and criticized the two televised debates agreed to by Lamont as scheduled after early voting begins October 19, calling it a 'disservice to the public.' Lamont's camp said the governor had agreed to 10 public events total.

CT Insider and WFSB announced they would co-host the first televised debate between Lamont and Fazio on October 22 at 7 p.m. A second debate on WTNH was set for October 27.

CT Mirror covered the ongoing exchange between Fazio and Lamont over corruption in Hartford and Washington, D.C., with both campaigns making allegations against the other.

Fazio unveiled proposals to address corruption and misspending in state government, including more transparency in legislative earmarks, strengthening the state FOI Act, and new rules for no-bid contracts. He and Lamont began trading blame over corruption cases.

Ryan Fazio qualified for Connecticut's Citizens' Election Program, giving him access to $18 million in public financing for his gubernatorial campaign.