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August
TUE 11
Connecticut 2026 primary
November
TUE 3
Connecticut 2026 general election
Erin Stewart has suspended her Connecticut governor campaign after fraud allegations over city credit card spending. She endorsed Ryan Fazio, narrowing the Republican field to Fazio and Betsy McCaughey. The move likely strengthens Fazio, but the nomination race is still open. Stewart’s exit likely helps Ryan Fazio by consolidating support, though McCaughey remains in the race. The GOP nomination picture is clearer, but still not settled.
“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.

Erin Stewart was accused of spending $207,076.07 on a government credit card during her tenure without disclosing how the funds were used.

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?

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

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

Former New Britain mayor Erin Stewart has announced that she is suspending her campaign for governor on Thursday, moments after new details were released about...

Voter registration data reveals where Republicans have lost, and gained, ground over the past year with Trump back in office.

In an interview Wednesday, Stewart offered no rationale for a seeking a benefit that does not exist in the charter, other than, "Why wouldn't I?"



| Date (Start - End) | Spread | Stewart | Fazio |
|---|---|---|---|
Polling Average | Stewart+29.0 | 42.0% | 13.0% |
OnMessageAug 11 - 14 | Stewart+29.0 | 42.0% | 13.0% |
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Connecticut Republican State Party Convention delegates
Connecticut Republican State Party Convention delegates endorsed Ryan Fazio for governor.
Vincent Candelora
House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora endorsed Ryan Fazio for governor.
Statewide Republican leaders
Statewide Republican leaders endorsed Erin Stewart for governor during her 2026 campaign.
Former Congresswoman Nancy Johnson
Former Congresswoman Nancy Johnson endorsed Erin Stewart for governor of Connecticut.
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