Ned Lamont, 2026 Connecticut Governor Democratic candidate
Ned Lamont*
DEMOCRATIC
Governor (D-CT)
2019 – Present
Connecticut state flag

Connecticut 2026 GOVERNOR FORECAST

Ryan Fazio, 2026 Connecticut Governor Republican candidate
Ryan Fazio
REPUBLICAN
Connecticut State Senate (R)
2021 – Present

2026 Connecticut Governor Forecast:

Proprietary forecast for Connecticut's Governor election between Democrat Ned Lamont and Republican Ryan Fazio. This page will update with a daily set of 100,000 new simulations as race fundamentals change in order to produce race odds, projected margin, and forecasted vote share.

The 2026 Connecticut governor election features Democrat Ned Lamont and Republican Ryan Fazio. Incumbent governor Ned Lamont is seeking reelection to a third term, having served in the governor's mansion since 2019. In 2024, Kamala Harris won Connecticut by 14.5%, and Democrats are expected to easily retain the state's governorship in 2026. Connecticut voters will decide whether to extend the incumbent party's control of the governor's mansion or move the state in a new direction.

Year
2026
Race
Governor
State
Connecticut
Democratic candidate
Ned Lamont
Republican candidate
Ryan Fazio
Incumbent / open seat
Ned Lamont
Forecast rating
Likely D
Projected vote
55.5% D / 44.5% R
Projected margin
D +11.0
Forecast odds
89.0% D / 11.0% R
Forecast last updated
12:00 AM on July 2, 2026
Polling average
49.0% D / 36.0% R
Polling average margin
D +13.0
Polling last updated
12:00 AM on July 2, 2026
Polls included
1
Latest poll
University of New Hampshire — June 23, 2026