Incumbent
Polling Average
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Connecticut Democratic Governor nominee?
$11.4K
AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleGovernor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age72 years old (Jan 3, 1954)
GenderMale
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LocationConnecticut
BackgroundGovernor of Connecticut
EducationHarvard University (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsEdward Miner “Ned” Lamont Jr. is an American politician and business executive who has served as the 89th Governor of Connecticut since 2019. He previously founded and led a telecommunications company, Lamont Digital Systems, and has been active in state and national public policy work. He earned a B.A. from Harvard University and an M.B.A. from Yale University. He is married to Ann Huntress Lamont and they have three children.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Ned Lamont’s fiscal proposals mix targeted tax relief for households and small businesses with several corporate tax changes that in some years raise revenue. His budgets have included refundable rebates and cuts or credits for individuals and pass-throughs while also extending or adding surcharges and closing corporate tax provisions to raise revenue for the state. Overall his actions show a pragmatic, case-by-case approach rather than a consistent push toward large statewide tax increases or broad tax-cutting across the board.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable health coverage through strengthening the Affordable Care Act, state-level Medicaid investment and subsidies, and creation of a state-designed public option; pursues state actions to shore up Medicaid and increase reimbursements for community health centers. Focuses on incremental, government-backed programs rather than single-payer approaches.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports welcoming refugees and protections for immigrants in state contexts (e.g., protecting students and continuing refugee resettlement) while also calling for stronger border security and saying Connecticut could send the National Guard to assist at the U.S.–Mexico border. Statements and state guidance show both pro-immigrant policies at the state level and support for increased federal border enforcement.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports and has taken executive action to protect and expand access to abortion and reproductive health care in Connecticut, including signing laws to shield providers and patients and creating state resources to assist those seeking abortion services.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive state-level decarbonization of the electric grid (codified a 2040 zero‑carbon target) and advances clean‑energy programs and investments such as heat‑pump adoption, renewable energy expansion, and federal climate grants. Pursues emissions‑reduction initiatives and clean‑energy workforce and equity measures while continuing to manage transitions from existing fossil‑fuel infrastructure.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strengthening Connecticut’s gun laws, including closing loopholes in the assault-weapons ban (ending grandfathering), expanding red-flag provisions, restricting ghost guns, limiting handgun purchases, and banning open carry in most public places.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Ned Lamont is in the spotlight as Connecticut Senate Republicans rolled out a $1.5 billion tax and electricity relief plan that contrasts sharply with his $500 million proposal. GOP leaders say Lamont’s plan is too small, setting up a broader election-year fight over affordability and fiscal priorities in the state.
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Articles
HCHartford Courant4 months ago
Yes, a Connecticut leader can get big things right
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HCHartford Courant5 months ago
CT will have an extra $1.3B this year. Will it be enough?
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NNewsmax5 months ago
With Gov. Lamont Seeking Third Term, Connecticut GOP Race Heats Up
Neutral
HCHartford Courant4 months ago
CT Senate GOP offers relief three times larger than Gov. Lamont's
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Polls
Connecticut Democratic Governor nominee?
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Endorsements
Connecticut Democratic Governor nominee?
Endorsers of Ned Lamont for Connecticut Democratic Governor nominee?
Susan Bysiewicz
Elected official
Susan Bysiewicz endorsed Ned Lamont as his running mate for governor.
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