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
Republican primary
Formed exploratory committee
Publicly expressed interest
- Bob Stefanowski, businessman and nominee for governor in 2018[6][7]
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]
- Jayme Stevenson, Darien First Selectman and candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut in 2018[10]
Declined
- Erin Stewart, Mayor of New Britain and candidate for Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut in 2018[11]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[12] | Solid D | October 5, 2021 |
| Inside Elections[13] | Solid D | September 29, 2021 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[14] | Likely D | September 15, 2021 |
Polling
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. Bob Stefanowski
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 2] |
Margin of error |
Ned Lamont (D) |
Bob Stefanowski (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D)[upper-alpha 1] | October 21–22, 2021 | 729 (LV) | ± 3.6% | 52% | 36% | 12% |
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
- https://bronx.news12.com/i-love-the-job-lamont-officially-announces-reelection-bid-for-connecticut-governor
- https://www.susanforct2022.com/
- "This Week in CT: Lawmakers conclude legislative session during pandemic turnaround". June 13, 2021.
- "Republican Themis Klarides first to officially consider candidacy in 2022 Connecticut gubernatorial election". WTNH.com. May 26, 2021.
- https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/2022-gubernatorial-field-takes-shape/2647122/
- Vigdor, Neil (May 28, 2019). "The once and future candidate? Republican Bob Stefanowski transforms from losing nominee to ubiquitous foil of Gov. Ned Lamont". Hartford Courant.
- "Klarides spends $57k so far on gubernatorial bid". July 13, 2021.
- Hamad, Michael (January 14, 2021). "Republican Tim Herbst says he hasn't ruled out another run at Connecticut governor". Hartford Courant. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- Choiniere, Paul (November 15, 2020). "Yeah, I'm talking 2022 already". The Day.
- 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. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- Flood, Bill (March 14, 2021). "New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart says she will not run for governor". Fox61. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- "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.
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