Who's running for Governor in Connecticut (2026)
1 Governor race is on the ballot in Connecticut, with 1 declared candidate tracked so far.
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Candidate profile: Matt Lesser in Connecticut Senate District 9
Elections and votingDemocrat Matt Lesser, the incumbent in Connecticut Senate District 9, is running in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Connecticut DeskOct 25, 2026
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Federal judge halts Connecticut voter investigations
Elections and votingThe judge found that faulty data undermined the voter investigations covered by the federal court order.
The Ballot Connecticut Policy DeskOct 24, 2026
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Trump administration sues over possible Alaska Senate outcome
Elections and votingThe administration is asking a court to intervene in a possible Democratic victory in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race.
The Ballot Connecticut News DeskOct 24, 2026
Candidate profile · CT
Candidate profile: Mae Flexer in Connecticut Senate District 29
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Mae Flexer is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Connecticut Senate District 29.
The Ballot Connecticut DeskOct 21, 2026
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Connecticut housing law enters legislative debate
Economy and jobsThe 8-30g law is drawing election attention as affordable housing projects expand across Connecticut.
The Ballot Connecticut Policy DeskOct 18, 2026
Candidate profile · CT
Candidate profile: Jorge Cabrera
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Jorge Cabrera is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Connecticut Senate District 17.
The Ballot Connecticut News DeskOct 18, 2026