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Connecticut · 2026 United States general election · November 3

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Ned Lamont Democratic · Incumbent Ned Lamont is the incumbent Democratic Governor of Connecticut, running for re-election in November 2026. Full profile → Ryan Fazio Republican Republican CT state senator and 2026 GOP gubernatorial nominee challenging incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont Full profile →

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IssueNed Lamont
Democratic
Ryan Fazio
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports affordability, fiscal restraint, and balanced budgets Supports major tax cuts, deregulation, and lower energy costs
HousingSupports expanding housing supply, especially near transit Supports housing supply growth while protecting local zoning control
Health careSupports Connecticut Option and lower healthcare costs Supports cutting healthcare costs 10%+ through competition and deregulation
ImmigrationOpposes federal immigration enforcement in protected areas Opposes restrictions on state/local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement
Abortion & reproductive rightsStrongly supports protecting abortion access in Connecticut Supports keeping abortion legal; opposed specific 2022 expansion bill
EducationSupports universal pre-K, free school meals, and special-ed funding Supports school choice and charter schools; critiques education status quo
Climate & energySupports clean energy transition and opposes federal climate rollbacks Opposes clean-energy mandates; wants 20% cut in electricity bills
Crime & public safetySupports police and firefighter recruitment, retention, and benefits no sourced position
Taxes & budgetSupports balanced budgets and middle-class tax cuts Proposes $2.5B+ annual income-tax relief and property-tax cap
GunsSupports restrictions on machine-gun-convertible pistols Voted against 2023 gun-law expansion; endorsed by gun-rights group
Democracy & electionsSupports expanded absentee voting and election security Criticized Lamont for avoiding public debates
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes unilateral presidential tariffs; warns of economic harm no sourced position

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