Connecticut’s 2026 elections: Offices and candidates

Statewide races

Connecticut voters will elect four statewide officials on Nov. 3, 2026. Each listed contest pairs a Democratic incumbent with a Republican challenger.

In the governor’s race, incumbent Democrat Ned Lamont is running against Republican Ryan Fazio. Incumbent Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas, a Democrat, is running against Republican Peter Lumaj.

The lieutenant governor’s contest includes incumbent Democrat Susan Bysiewicz and Republican Matt Corey. In the attorney general’s race, incumbent Democrat William Tong is running against Republican John Bolton.

Connecticut’s other current statewide federal officeholders are Democratic U.S. Sens. Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal. Neither Senate seat is listed among the offices being elected in this overview.

U.S. House contests

All five Connecticut seats in the U.S. House are up for election, as House members serve two-year terms. The current delegation consists of five Democrats: John Larson in the 1st District, Joe Courtney in the 2nd, Rosa DeLauro in the 3rd, Jim Himes in the 4th and Jahana Hayes in the 5th.

Primary contests will determine which candidates advance to the general election ballot in the congressional and statewide races.

Connecticut’s recent presidential vote

Connecticut supported the Democratic presidential nominee in each of the past three presidential elections. In 2024, the Democratic share was 56.4%, compared with 41.9% for the Republican nominee. Kamala Harris carried the state by 14.5 percentage points and received its seven electoral votes.

The Democratic and Republican shares were 59.3% and 39.2%, respectively, in 2020. In 2016, they were 54.7% and 41%. Presidential results provide historical context, but the 2026 ballot covers state and congressional offices rather than the presidency.