Ned Lamont
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Ned Lamont is the Democratic governor of Connecticut, in office for two terms, and sought a third in 2026 with Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz as his running mate. He won the party's convention endorsement in May over state Rep. Josh Elliott, who forced an August primary. ctmirror.org
In the general election he faced Republican state Sen. Ryan Fazio, and the two met in televised debates hosted by WFSB and CT Insider on October 22 and by WTNH. wfsb.com YouTube
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- Proposes universal pre-K and expanded affordable child care.nedlamont.com
- Proposes making affordability a factor in setting utility profits and strengthening the Office of Consumer Counsel's power to challenge rate increases.nedlamont.com
- Proposes a Fair Share Healthcare Initiative requiring large employers to help cover costs for workers enrolled in HUSKY, up to $1,000 per employee.nedlamont.com
- Says he would expand housing near transit and job centers and support middle-income housing.nedlamont.com
- Says he aims for a zero-carbon electricity grid by 2040 and net-zero emissions by 2050.nedlamont.com