Daily Voice
By Josh Lanier From Daily Voice
Gov. Ned Lamont says he’s ready for another four years leading Connecticut.
The Democrat told reporters he’s filing the paperwork to seek a third term in 2026. A formal announcement is expected next week.
“Yeah, Susan and I are ready to go,” Lamont said during an event about affordable housing, referring to Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz. “I didn’t want you to have to ask me any longer.”
Lamont, 71, has built a reputation as a moderate with a focus on balancing the books. He signed a major tax cut and paid down billions in unfunded state pension debt.
He’s also pushed for abortion access through safe harbor laws and backed stronger protections for immigrants.
Lamont’s careful approach to politics has drawn both praise and criticism. He’s avoided clashing with Republicans unless the stakes are high, a move that’s frustrated some progressives in his own party.
No modern Connecticut governor has served three straight terms. The last to try was former Republican Gov. John G. Rowland, who won a third term in 2002 but resigned two years later amid a corruption scandal.
If Lamont wins, he’ll make history — and extend his grip on the state’s top job well into the next decade.
