Connecticut Democratic Governor nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleLieutenant Governor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age64 years old (Sep 29, 1961)
GenderFemale
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LocationConnecticut
BackgroundAttorney
EducationYale University (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsSusan Bysiewicz is an American politician and attorney who has served as the 109th lieutenant governor of Connecticut since 2019. She previously served as Connecticut secretary of the state from 1999 to 2011 and as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1993 to 1999. She earned a B.A. from Yale University and a J.D. from Duke University School of Law.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Susan Bysiewicz has supported state tax cuts and emphasized balanced budgets and debt reduction while promoting affordability measures for residents. She has highlighted and aided enactment of Governor Ned Lamont’s tax-cut proposals that reduced personal income tax rates for lower brackets and framed those cuts as part of broader fiscal stability efforts.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable health care through state programs and protections for reproductive health; has backed initiatives to reduce costs for workers and municipalities and has promoted public health measures and paid family and medical leave. Positions emphasize strengthening government-supported coverage and public-health programs rather than privatization or repeal of existing protections.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protecting immigrants' access to civic processes and programs and has publicly opposed policies that would discourage or disenfranchise immigrant communities; has praised the Supreme Court ruling preserving DACA and has promoted outreach to count immigrant communities in the census.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports robust legal access to abortion and reproductive health care, has led multistate efforts to protect and expand reproductive freedom, and opposes restrictive abortion bans. States that abortion is safe, legal, and protected in Connecticut and that the state should remain a sanctuary for patients and providers from states with bans. Advocates codifying and defending Roe-era protections and shield laws for providers serving out-of-state patients.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive clean-energy goals for Connecticut, promotes investments in renewable and clean-energy jobs, and backs climate-focused programs such as climate‑smart agriculture grants and energy-efficiency upgrades. Advocates state policy steps toward a zero‑carbon electricity grid and actions to mitigate climate change while supporting workforce development in clean energy sectors.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strong gun safety measures including maintaining and strengthening Connecticut’s assault weapons ban, banning bump stocks and ghost/3D-printed guns, tighter safe-storage rules, and federal action on comprehensive gun-violence prevention. Has promoted Connecticut laws as models for other states and called for Congress to pass stronger federal gun-safety legislation. Continues to participate in state gun-violence prevention programs such as buyback and gun-safe giveaways.
News
Susan Bysiewicz is being mentioned in coverage of Democrats’ 2026 strategy, which is increasingly focused on anti-corruption messaging against Trump and Republicans. She is also tied to Democratic efforts in several states to limit ICE near polling places and to bar officers from wearing masks, as part of a broader push to protect elections and public identification. Another recent issue involving Democrats is a lawsuit by states over Trump administration cuts to federal vaccine guidance, though Bysiewicz’s specific role in that case is not clear from the summaries.
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Endorsements
Endorsers of Susan Bysiewicz for Connecticut Democratic Governor nominee?
Connecticut AFL-CIO
Labor organization
Connecticut AFL-CIO endorsed Susan Bysiewicz on its slate of pro-worker candidates.
Planned Parenthood Votes! Connecticut
Public endorsement
Planned Parenthood Votes! Connecticut endorsed Susan Bysiewicz as a constitutional officer candidate.
Norwich Democratic Town Committee
Political organization
Norwich Democratic Town Committee endorsed Susan Bysiewicz in its 2026 endorsement list.
Newtown Democratic Women's Caucus
Elected official
The Newtown Democratic Women's Caucus endorsed Susan Bysiewicz for lieutenant governor.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Elected official
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters endorsed Susan Bysiewicz for lieutenant governor.
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