The 2026 Connecticut gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Connecticut. Primary elections will take place on August 11, with early voting from August 3 to 9.
Incumbent Democratic governor Ned Lamont is running for a third term. Lamont is one of the most popular governors in the United States, with a 63% approval rating as of October 2025, according to Morning Consult; however, a University of New Hampshire poll from May 2025 found that 44% of Connecticut voters believe he should not run for a third term. Josh Elliott, a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, is also running in the Democratic primary as a progressive challenger.
Incumbent Ned Lamont announced that he was seeking a third term on November 14, 2025, despite initially expressing some doubts about running again. State Representative Josh Elliott is attempting to primary Lamont, believing Connecticut needs a more progressive leader. Lamont, a moderate Democrat, has often faced attacks from those in the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, with frustrations increasing after he vetoed two pieces of legislation passed by the General Assembly: H.B. 5002 and S.B. 8, concerning YIMBY housing reforms and jobless benefits for striking workers, respectively.
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