Connecticut Governor G-CT-2026 · regular

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Cook Political Report
Solid D
As of Apr 16, 2026
Sabato's Crystal Ball
Safe D
As of Mar 19, 2026
Polymarket
R 6¢
D 94¢
Refreshed today
D+8
Cook PVI
Incumbent
Ned Lamont
Democrat · running

Race dynamics

Solid D. Lamont running unopposed essentially.

Macro context

Lamont broadly expected to seek and secure reelection. Late August primary keeps cycle dormant.

History

Lamont won 2022 with 56%. CT D+8.

Top contenders

Ned LamontIncumbent

Incumbent Governor
Declared
No fundraising data
Sourced: perplexity

Full candidate field

Republicans (0)

None listed.

Democrats (1)

Ned LamontIncumbent

Incumbent Governor
Declared
No fundraising data
Sourced: perplexity

Other / Independent (0)

None listed.

Key dates

  • Aug 11, 2026 — primary
  • Nov 3, 2026 — General election

Race data merged from Perplexity Pro Deep Research and Gemini Deep Research, both dated 2026-05-05, with cross-source verification. Confidence badges reflect that verification: ✓✓ both sources agree, ✓ single-source, ⚠ sources disagree. Ratings published by Cook Political Report and Sabato's Crystal Ball; visual treatment is ours, no partnership implied. See /map methodology for the full freshness picture.