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The 2022 Connecticut gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Democratic Governor Ned Lamont is running for re-election to a second term in office.[1] The race will simultaneously take place with the election to the state's Class III Senate seat.
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Ned Lamont, incumbent governor[1]
Democratic candidates[a]
Incumbent
Ned Lamont
from
Greenwich
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Susan Patricelli Regan[2][3]
- Bob Stefanowski, businessman and nominee for governor in 2018[4][5]
Republican candidates[a]
Formed exploratory committee[]
Potential[]
- Tim Herbst, former Trumbull First Selectman, nominee for Connecticut State Treasurer in 2014, and candidate for governor in 2018[8]
- Heather Somers, state senator and nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut in 2014[9]
- Jayme Stevenson, Darien First Selectman and candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut in 2018[10]
Declined[]
- Erin Stewart, Mayor of New Britain and candidate for Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut in 2018[11]
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[12] | Solid D | October 5, 2021 |
| Inside Elections[13] | Solid D | September 29, 2021 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[14] | Likely D | September 15, 2021 |
| RCP[15] | Lean D | January 10, 2022 |
Polling[]
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Ned Lamont (D) |
Bob Stefanowski (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D)[A] | October 21–22, 2021 | 729 (LV) | ± 3.6% | 52% | 36% | 12% |
Hypothetical polling
- Ned Lamont vs. Themis Klarides
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Ned Lamont (D) |
Themis Klarides (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D)[A] | October 21–22, 2021 | 729 (LV) | ± 3.6% | 52% | 32% | 16% |
See also[]
- 2022 United States gubernatorial elections
Notes[]
- ^ a b The images in this gallery are in the public domain or are otherwise free to use. This gallery should not be construed as a list of major or noteworthy candidates. If a candidate is not included in this gallery, it is only because there are no high-quality, copyright-free photographs of them available on the Internet.
- ^ a b Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
- Partisan clients
References[]
- ^ a b https://bronx.news12.com/i-love-the-job-lamont-officially-announces-reelection-bid-for-connecticut-governor
- ^ https://www.susanforct2022.com/
- ^ "This Week in CT: Lawmakers conclude legislative session during pandemic turnaround". June 13, 2021.
- ^ https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/bob-stefanowski-to-announce-run-for-governor/2693507/
- ^ https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bob-Stefanowski-to-run-for-CT-governor-again-16786972.php
- ^ "Republican Themis Klarides first to officially consider candidacy in 2022 Connecticut gubernatorial election". WTNH.com. May 26, 2021.
- ^ https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/2022-gubernatorial-field-takes-shape/2647122/
- ^ Hamad, Michael (January 14, 2021). "Republican Tim Herbst says he hasn't ruled out another run at Connecticut governor". Hartford Courant. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Choiniere, Paul (November 15, 2020). "Yeah, I'm talking 2022 already". The Day.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Rennie, Kevin (December 18, 2020). "Kevin Rennie: If Republicans want to think about beating Ned Lamont in 2022, they need to start with some fresh ideas". Hartford Courant. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Flood, Bill (March 14, 2021). "New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart says she will not run for governor". Fox61. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "2022 Governor Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- ^ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ "2022 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ "2022 Governor Races". RCP. January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
External links[]
- Official campaign websites
Categories:
- Connecticut gubernatorial elections
- 2022 United States gubernatorial elections
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