2022 Connecticut gubernatorial election
The 2022 Connecticut gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Democratic Governor Ned Lamont is running for re-election to a second term in office.[1] The race will simultaneously take place with the election to the state's Class III Senate seat.
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Democratic primary
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Potential
- Cathy Osten, state senator[2]
Endorsements
Ned Lamont
- Individual
- Mark Boughton, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services and former mayor of Danbury (Republican)[3]
Republican primary
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Potential
- Tim Herbst, former Trumbull First Selectman, nominee for Connecticut State Treasurer in 2014, and candidate for governor in 2018[8]
- Heather Somers, state senator and nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut in 2014[9]
- David Stemerman, businessman and candidate for Governor in 2018[10]
- Jayme Stevenson, Darien First Selectman and candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut in 2018[11]
Declined
- Erin Stewart, Mayor of New Britain and candidate for Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut in 2018[12]
- Themis Klarides, former Minority Leader of the Connecticut House of Representatives (running for U.S. Senate)[13]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[14] | Likely D | March 4, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[15] | Solid D | March 4, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[16] | Likely D | January 26, 2022 |
| Politico[17] | Likely D | April 1, 2022 |
| RCP[18] | Lean D | January 10, 2022 |
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 2] |
Margin of error |
Ned Lamont (D) |
Bob Stefanowski (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart University | March 24 – April 11, 2022 | 1,000 (A) | ± 3.0% | 48% | 30% | 0% | 22% |
| Public Policy Polling (D)[upper-alpha 1] | October 21–22, 2021 | 729 (LV) | ± 3.6% | 52% | 36% | – | 12% |
Hypothetical polling
- Ned Lamont vs. Themis Klarides
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 2] |
Margin of error |
Ned Lamont (D) |
Themis Klarides (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D)[upper-alpha 1] | October 21–22, 2021 | 729 (LV) | ± 3.6% | 52% | 32% | 16% |
- Ned Lamont vs. generic opponent
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 2] |
Margin of error |
Ned Lamont (D) |
Generic Opponent |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D)[upper-alpha 1] | October 21–22, 2021 | 729 (LV) | ± 3.6% | 50% | 41% | 9% |
Notes
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- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
- Partisan clients
- This poll was sponsored by Democrats for Education Reform CT
References
- "'I love the job.' Lamont officially announces reelection bid for Connecticut governor". News 12 - The Bronx. November 9, 2021.
- Collins, David (February 26, 2022). "I nominate Sen. Cathy Osten to primary Ned Lamont for governor". The Day. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
- "'Governor Lamont has done a great job': CT Republican Mark Boughton endorsing Lamont for re-election". WTNH. May 14, 2021. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
- "SUSANFORCT2022". SUSANFORCT2022.
- "This Week in CT: Lawmakers conclude legislative session during pandemic turnaround". wtnh.com. June 13, 2021.
- "Bob Stefanowski to Announce Run for Governor".
- Bergman, Julia (January 19, 2022). "'Lack of affordability' in CT focus for Stefanowski in second run for governor". Connecticut Post.
- Hamad, Michael (January 14, 2021). "Republican Tim Herbst says he hasn't ruled out another run at Connecticut governor". Hartford Courant. Archived from the original on January 19, 2021. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- Choiniere, Paul (November 15, 2020). "Yeah, I'm talking 2022 already". The Day. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020.
- "Politics1 - Online Guide to Connecticut Elections, Candidates & Politics".
- Rennie, Kevin (December 18, 2020). "Kevin Rennie: If Republicans want to think about beating Ned Lamont in 2022, they need to start with some fresh ideas". Hartford Courant. Archived from the original on December 19, 2020. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- Flood, Bill (March 14, 2021). "New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart says she will not run for governor". Fox61. Archived from the original on March 16, 2021. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- "Themis Klarides announces her run for United States Senate". WFSB. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- "2022 Governor Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- "2022 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- "Connecticut Governor Race 2022". Politico. April 1, 2022.
- "2022 Governor Races". RCP. January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
External links
- Official campaign websites
- Ned Lamont (D) for Governor
- Susan Patricelli Regan (R) for Governor
- Bob Stefanowski (R) for Governor
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