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2026 Connecticut Democratic Governor Primary Polls, Odds & Candidates

Name: 2026 Connecticut Democratic Governor Primary Polls, Odds & Candidates — prediction market odds
Creator: kalshi

Primary Day: Aug 11, 2026Market closes: Aug 18, 8:00am ET (Aug 18, 12:00pm UTC)

Connecticut Democratic Governor nominee?

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AUG 11, 2026

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Race Snapshot

Compare the candidates' live odds, polling averages and fundraising. Updated Aug 11, 2026, 3:53 PM UTC.

Candidate	Live odds	Poll average	Funds raised
Ned Lamont	100%	54.3%	—
Luke Bronin	1%	—	$3.07M
Josh Elliott	1%	18.5%	—

OddsLive Odds

Prediction market probabilities from Kalshi, updated as market prices change. Last updated Aug 11, 2026, 3:53 PM UTC.

Odds History

Total volume

$113.5K

24h volume

$60.9K

N. Lamont100%

L. Bronin1%

J. Elliott1%

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source: Kalshi

Election Dates and Deadlines

Important voting dates, registration deadlines and prediction market closing times.

August

TUE 11

Connecticut 2026 primary

August

TUE 18

Prediction market closes

November

TUE 3

Connecticut 2026 general election

Latest Election News

Recent reporting and announcements directly related to this race and its candidates.

AINews Summary

Gov. Ned Lamont and Josh Elliott are headed to a Democratic primary for Connecticut governor on Aug. 11. Lamont dominated the convention, but Elliott qualified for the ballot and forced a real contest. The nominee will be decided by primary voters, not the convention. Lamont still looks favored, but Elliott’s ballot access keeps the race live. The contested primary adds some uncertainty, though the latest reports do not show a clear shift away from Lamont.

Articles

HCHartford Courant4 months ago

From the left, Josh Elliott pumps up his challenge to Ned Lamont

Alternative to Lamont is a state representative urged by progressives to challenge one of most powerful people in state government

HCHartford Courant1 month ago

There are 18 primaries in CT on Aug. 11. What to know

18 primaries coming up on August 11 for governor, Congress, state legislature, and more

HCHartford Courant3 months ago

The gloves are off in Connecticut. It's about time.

The primary, should Larson and Gilchrest decide to continue and Fortune qualify by collecting petition signatures, will be ugly.

HCHartford Courant3 months ago

With Josh Elliott on primary ballot, Lamont’s summer gets hotter

“If I sound angry, I want you to know that I’m angry,” Elliott told Democrats in New Haven. "Great, I'm gonna get shit done. How’s that?” Lamont told reporters in reply.

HCHartford Courant3 months ago

CT Dems split on next governor at convention, Lamont will face Elliott in August primary battle

Connecticut Democrats have endorsed Gov. Ned Lamont to run for an unprecedented third term as governor by a wide margin, as he easily fended off a potential primary challenge, punching his ticket for the general election in November.

TBThe Boston Globe3 months ago

What Graham Platner means for the Democratic Party

We asked our three writers: Is Platner just what the Democratic Party needs right now to take back the Senate? Or is he a disaster-in-waiting for the party?

PTPittsburgh Tribune-Review2 months ago

Graham Platner’s wife calls news coverage of Senate hopeful’s sexually explicit texts with women ‘shameful’

Graham Platner’s wife called the media disclosure that her husband had previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women “shameful” over the weekend, the latest controversy to hit the Maine Democrat’s whirlwind Senate campaign. Platner, an oyster farmer and combat veteran, posted a video taken by his wife, Amy

TAThe Associated Press2 months ago

Platner’s wife responds to reports of the Senate candidate’s sexually explicit texts with women

Graham Platner’s wife has responded to reports about his alleged sexually explicit texts with several women.

WCWDIV ClickOnDetroit2 months ago

Platner's wife responds to reports of the Senate candidate's sexually explicit texts with women

Graham Platner’s wife has responded to reports about his alleged sexually explicit texts with several women.

HCHartford Courant3 months ago

CT GOP, Dems look forward after Erin Stewart suspends campaign

After Erin Stewart's stunning departure Thursday from the governor's race, state Republicans and Democrats are looking ahead to the battle against Gov. Ned Lamont.

Latest Polls

Polling results and averages based on polls published between Nov 13, 2025 and Jul 26, 2026.

Polling Average

60%50%40%30%20%10%0%

54.3%

18.5%

N. Lamont

J. Elliott

Date (Start - End)	Spread	Lamont	Elliott
Polling Average	Lamont+35.8	54.3%	18.5%
Change ResearchJul 23 - 26	Lamont+21.0	48.0%	27.0%
GreatBlue ResearchJul 21 - 26	Lamont+35.5	57.3%	21.8%
University of New Hampshire Survey CenterJun 18 - 23	Lamont+30.0	53.0%	23.0%
Change ResearchMay 28 - 29	Lamont+38.0	58.0%	20.0%
University of New Hampshire Survey CenterApr 16 - 20	Lamont+34.0	52.0%	18.0%
University of New Hampshire Survey CenterFeb 12 - 16	Lamont+44.0	57.0%	13.0%
University of New Hampshire Survey CenterNov 13 - 17	Lamont+48.0	55.0%	7.0%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Campaign Fundraising

Campaign finance totals for the 2026 cycle, including money raised, spent and cash on hand.

Total RaisedCash on Hand

Jul 22, 2026

$5M

$3.8M

$2.5M

$1.3M

L. Bronin

Candidate

Total Raised

Cash on Hand

Burn Rate (per month)

Last report

L. BroninLuke Bronin

$3.07MContrib: $3.07M

$600.9KSpent: $2.47M

$130.0KLast period: $168.2K

PRE-PRIMARY · Jul 22, 2026

Source: FEC

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2026 Connecticut Democratic Governor Primary Polls, Odds & Candidates

Connecticut Democratic Governor nominee?

Race Snapshot

OddsLive Odds

Odds History

Election Dates and Deadlines

Latest Election News

From the left, Josh Elliott pumps up his challenge to Ned Lamont

There are 18 primaries in CT on Aug. 11. What to know

The gloves are off in Connecticut. It's about time.

With Josh Elliott on primary ballot, Lamont’s summer gets hotter

CT Dems split on next governor at convention, Lamont will face Elliott in August primary battle

What Graham Platner means for the Democratic Party

Graham Platner’s wife calls news coverage of Senate hopeful’s sexually explicit texts with women ‘shameful’

Platner’s wife responds to reports of the Senate candidate’s sexually explicit texts with women

Platner's wife responds to reports of the Senate candidate's sexually explicit texts with women

CT GOP, Dems look forward after Erin Stewart suspends campaign

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From the left, Josh Elliott pumps up his challenge to Ned Lamont

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The gloves are off in Connecticut. It's about time.

With Josh Elliott on primary ballot, Lamont’s summer gets hotter

CT Dems split on next governor at convention, Lamont will face Elliott in August primary battle

What Graham Platner means for the Democratic Party

Graham Platner’s wife calls news coverage of Senate hopeful’s sexually explicit texts with women ‘shameful’

Platner’s wife responds to reports of the Senate candidate’s sexually explicit texts with women

Platner's wife responds to reports of the Senate candidate's sexually explicit texts with women

CT GOP, Dems look forward after Erin Stewart suspends campaign

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