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Democrat Ned Lamont wins reelection for governor in Connecticut

Nov 3, 2026 | 8:18 PM

Democrat Ned Lamont won election Tuesday as governor of Connecticut, defeating Republican Ryan Fazio. Lamont, a former cable entrepreneur, will serve a third term. Fazio is a state senator who represents a district in Connecticut’s wealthy Gold Coast. The Associated Press declared Lamont the winner at 9:17 p.m. EST.

The Associated Press