Connecticut Democratic Governor nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney General
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age53 years old (May 2, 1973)
GenderMale
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LocationConnecticut
BackgroundAttorney
EducationPhillips Academy Andover
Notable personal detailsWilliam Morten Tong is an American lawyer and politician who has served as the 25th Attorney General of Connecticut since January 9, 2019. He previously represented the 147th district in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 2007 to 2019 and chaired the Judiciary Committee and Banking Committee. He is a Connecticut native who attended Phillips Academy Andover, earned a BA from Brown University, and earned a JD from the University of Chicago Law School. He is married to Elizabeth (a senior vice president at L'Oréal USA) and they have three children.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
No clear, direct policy advocating major tax increases or major tax cuts was found in the candidate’s public materials; statements and actions emphasize consumer protections, legal reviews of proposed tax-related mechanisms (e.g., the Equitable Investment Fund), and budget/legal opinions rather than an explicit tax-rate platform.
Healthcare
Supports expanding and protecting access to affordable health coverage and public health services, opposes federal and state actions that would reduce coverage or funding, and has taken legal and regulatory actions to limit healthcare cost increases and preserve services. Advocates defending Medicaid, Planned Parenthood funding, gender-affirming care, and stronger oversight of insurers and hospital consolidations to protect consumers.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protecting immigrants and immigrant families from federal overreach while complying with law; has taken legal and public actions to defend asylum access and oppose federal policies seen as punitive (including threats to sue over attempts to change birthright citizenship and pushing back on federal 'sanctuary' lists). Emphasizes providing services to immigrants and resisting expanded local participation in federal immigration enforcement while acknowledging limits of state authority.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and preserving legal access to abortion and medication abortion, has created office structures and legal actions to defend reproductive health care in Connecticut, and advocates federal and state measures to safeguard patients and providers from out-of-state restrictions and civil or criminal liability.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive legal and regulatory actions to address climate change and toxic pollution, including lawsuits against fossil fuel and chemical companies, defending federal environmental safeguards, and leading multistate efforts to strengthen vehicle, methane, and drinking-water protections. Advocates holding polluters accountable and using regulatory tools and enforcement to reduce emissions and protect public health and water resources.
News
News about the 2026 Connecticut governor’s race centers on Republican Betsy McCaughey entering the contest to challenge incumbent Democrat Ned Lamont, with a platform including eliminating the state income tax. Her candidacy adds uncertainty to the Republican primary alongside Erin Stewart and Ryan Fazio. William Tong is not mentioned in the report and no specific developments about his candidacy are provided.
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