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2026 Connecticut Elections & races
Track Connecticut election odds, candidates, polls, key dates, market volume and race movement across the 2026 races on Prediction Edge.
Overview
Connecticut's 2026 ballot is headlined by the governor's race, where Democrat Ned Lamont is seeking a third term, the state's first such bid since 2002. Voters will also elect all five US House members, the attorney general, secretary of the state, treasurer, comptroller and the full General Assembly; neither US Senate seat is up until 2028. Party primaries are scheduled for August 11, 2026 under Connecticut's closed system, where May conventions set the fields and only registered party members may vote. This hub connects live market odds with candidate pages, polling context, official dates and market-moving updates throughout the cycle.
2026 Connecticut Election Snapshot
Primary Election
Aug 11, 2026
General Election
Nov 3, 2026
Primary System
Closed primary
Major Offices
Governor, US House, Attorney General
Partisan Lean
Strong Democratic
Not a core swing state
Early Voting
General-election early voting generally starts 15 days before Election Day and ends 2 days before Election Day.
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Key Connecticut Races to Watch in 2026
Connecticut Governor Races 2026
Democratic Governor Ned Lamont is seeking a third term and faces state Representative Josh Elliott in the August 11 Democratic primary; Republicans nominated state Senator Ryan Fazio at their May convention. Markets track both nominations and the November winner.
Connecticut Democratic Governor nominee?
$43.8KAug 12, 2026
Connecticut US House Races 2026
All five Connecticut US House seats are on the November 2026 ballot. Tracked markets follow the nomination contests; in the 3rd District, longtime incumbent Rosa DeLauro won the Democratic convention endorsement in May, with a petition challenge for an August primary falling short.
CT-04 Republican nominee?
$26.1KAug 12, 2026
Connecticut Attorney General Races 2026
Democratic Attorney General William Tong, elected president of the National Association of Attorneys General in late 2025, is seeking a third term in November 2026. Markets track who wins the statewide office.
Connecticut Attorney General winner?
$576Nov 7, 2026
2026 Connecticut Elections Calendar
- Connecticut 2026 primary
- Connecticut 2026 general election
Connecticut Candidates Running in 2026
Explore candidate pages for Connecticut's major 2026 races — odds, polling, fundraising, endorsements and news.
George Austin
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Jackson Taddeo-Waite
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Winter Solomita
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Luke Bronin
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Luz Bueno
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Christopher Lancia
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Joseph Perez-Caputo
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Ruth Fortune
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Tom McCormick
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Jonathan De Barros
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Connecticut Polls, Odds Movement & Market Signals
See all2026 Connecticut Elections FAQ
When is the 2026 Connecticut primary election?
The 2026 Connecticut primary election is on Aug 11, 2026.
When is the 2026 Connecticut general election?
The 2026 Connecticut general election is on Nov 3, 2026.
What races are on the ballot in Connecticut in 2026?
Connecticut's November 3, 2026 ballot includes governor and lieutenant governor, all five US House seats, attorney general, secretary of the state, treasurer, comptroller, and every seat in the state Senate and state House of Representatives. Neither US Senate seat is up; Richard Blumenthal's next election is 2028 and Chris Murphy's is 2030.
How does Connecticut's primary work?
Connecticut holds closed primaries: only voters registered with a party may vote in that party's primary, and candidates reach the primary ballot by winning at least 15 percent of delegates at a party convention or by petition. The 2026 primaries are scheduled for August 11, with early voting August 3-9; unaffiliated voters may enroll in a party until noon on August 10.
Why is the 2026 Connecticut Governor race important?
Connecticut's governorship anchors the state's 2026 ballot. Incumbent Democrat Ned Lamont is seeking a third term, the first such bid by a Connecticut governor since 2002, and faces state Representative Josh Elliott in the August 11 Democratic primary. Republicans nominated state Senator Ryan Fazio at their May convention. The race decides who steers state budgets, taxes and policy for the next four years.
Where can I follow Connecticut election odds?
Follow live Connecticut election odds, candidate standings, polls and market-moving updates on this Prediction Edge Connecticut hub.
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