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Democrat
Incumbent
IncumbentNed Lamont
Incumbent Democratic candidate for Governor in Connecticut
$36.2K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Ned Lamont is trading at 99% to win the Connecticut Governor winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleGovernor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age72 years old (Jan 3, 1954)
GenderMale
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LocationConnecticut
BackgroundPolitician
EducationHarvard University (BA)
Notable personal detailsEdward Miner Lamont Jr. is an American politician and businessman serving as the 89th governor of Connecticut. He was first sworn in on January 9, 2019, and began his second term on January 4, 2023. He previously served as a Greenwich selectman and was the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Connecticut in 2006.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Ned Lamont’s fiscal proposals mix targeted tax relief for households and small businesses with several corporate tax changes that in some years raise revenue. His budgets have included refundable rebates and cuts or credits for individuals and pass-throughs while also extending or adding surcharges and closing corporate tax provisions to raise revenue for the state. Overall his actions show a pragmatic, case-by-case approach rather than a consistent push toward large statewide tax increases or broad tax-cutting across the board.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable health coverage through strengthening the Affordable Care Act, state-level Medicaid investment and subsidies, and creation of a state-designed public option; pursues state actions to shore up Medicaid and increase reimbursements for community health centers. Focuses on incremental, government-backed programs rather than single-payer approaches.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports welcoming refugees and protections for immigrants in state contexts (e.g., protecting students and continuing refugee resettlement) while also calling for stronger border security and saying Connecticut could send the National Guard to assist at the U.S.–Mexico border. Statements and state guidance show both pro-immigrant policies at the state level and support for increased federal border enforcement.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports and has taken executive action to protect and expand access to abortion and reproductive health care in Connecticut, including signing laws to shield providers and patients and creating state resources to assist those seeking abortion services.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive state-level decarbonization of the electric grid (codified a 2040 zero‑carbon target) and advances clean‑energy programs and investments such as heat‑pump adoption, renewable energy expansion, and federal climate grants. Pursues emissions‑reduction initiatives and clean‑energy workforce and equity measures while continuing to manage transitions from existing fossil‑fuel infrastructure.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strengthening Connecticut’s gun laws, including closing loopholes in the assault-weapons ban (ending grandfathering), expanding red-flag provisions, restricting ghost guns, limiting handgun purchases, and banning open carry in most public places.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 12, 2026
Ned Lamont won the Connecticut Democratic gubernatorial primary, securing the party nomination for a third term and setting up a November matchup with Republican state senator Ryan Fazio. Earlier, he had already cleared the party convention and advanced to the primary against state Rep. Josh Elliott. In recent weeks, Lamont has also pushed several state policy moves, including a gun-safety bill, an education funding commission, and tentative wage deals with state employee unions.
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Articles
TNThe New York Times7 days ago
Ned Lamont Wins the Democratic Primary for Connecticut Governor
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HCHartford Courant3 months ago
CT Dems split on next governor at convention, Lamont will face Elliott in August primary battle
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HCHartford Courant4 months ago
‘Glock switch’ bill is driving up gun sales in CT, dealers say
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HCHartford Courant4 months ago
Pressed for immediate aid, Lamont launches study on education
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Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Ned Lamont currently averages 51.2%, ranking first in this race, 18.4 points ahead of the nearest opponent.
Polling average: 51.2%Position: firstMargin: +18.4 ptsLatest poll: 49.7% (Jul 21 - 26)Polls included: 3
Average recalculated from polls through Jul 21 - 26.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
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