2026 Connecticut gubernatorial election

For related races, see 2026 United States gubernatorial elections.

2026 Connecticut gubernatorial election
November 3, 2026
 
Party Democratic Republican
Incumbent Governor

Ned Lamont
Democratic



The 2026 Connecticut gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Connecticut. Primary elections will take place on August 11, with early voting from August 3 to 9.

Incumbent Democratic governor Ned Lamont is running for a third term. Lamont is one of the most popular governors in the United States, with a 63% approval rating as of October 2025, according to Morning Consult; however, a University of New Hampshire poll from May 2025 found that 44% of Connecticut voters believe he should not run for a third term. Josh Elliott, a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, is also running in the Democratic primary as a progressive challenger.

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