Coverage of Connecticut and New England politics — elections, legislation, government decisions and the people shaping public policy.
PoliticsNovember 7, 2026
The governor made the cost of living a campaign priority. His first budget proposal and decisions on utility bills, housing and child care will show how he plans to deliver.
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PoliticsNovember 4, 2026
Democrats won in Rhode Island, Maine and Massachusetts, while Republican incumbents held on in New Hampshire and Vermont.
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PoliticsNovember 4, 2026
Vice President JD Vance pointed to the war with Iran as the central reason for Republican midterm losses, urging the party to reckon with the conflict, cost of living and its broader priorities.
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PoliticsNovember 4, 2026
Connecticut voters returned Gov. Ned Lamont to a third term. Polls and voter conversations point to the economy, cost of living, views on President Trump, and the war with Iran as key factors.
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PoliticsNovember 2, 2026
Supporters at Sen. Fazio’s Danbury rally shared hope for a governor who listens across party lines — including one first-time voter who had already volunteered for his campaign.
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PoliticsOctober 29, 2026
314,207 ballots cast through October 27. Democrats lead early participation — but party registration does not reveal candidate choices, and Republicans historically vote later.
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PoliticsOctober 25, 2026
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut joined a campaign event for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on October 21, ahead of Michigan's November 3 Senate election.
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PoliticsOctober 25, 2026
The State Police Association of Massachusetts rejected Republican candidate Mike Minogue's suggestion that the union's endorsement of Gov. Maura Healey was exchanged for a new contract.
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Opinion | PoliticsOctober 22, 2026
After tonight's gubernatorial debate, Isabel Calione asks what Connecticut should prioritize when families are struggling — gas tax relief, electricity costs, and accountability for public funds.
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PoliticsOctober 21, 2026
In an interview with Isabel Calione on Spotlight and Shadows, the Republican candidate for governor discussed his plans to make Connecticut more affordable for working families, young adults and seniors.
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PoliticsOctober 13, 2026
Early voting for the November 4 general election begins October 19 and runs through November 3. Voters can cast ballots at designated locations without an excuse.
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PoliticsSeptember 27, 2026
New Census Bureau estimates reveal the size and distribution of Connecticut's Latino community — a growing demographic that could shape the 2026 governor's race.
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PoliticsSeptember 16, 2026
A new Quinnipiac University poll shows Governor Ned Lamont with a double-digit lead over Republican challenger Ryan Fazio, though analysts say the race remains competitive.
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PoliticsSeptember 12, 2026
With November approaching, Governor Ned Lamont and Republican challenger Ryan Fazio are sharpening their messages on taxes, housing, and the economy.
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PoliticsSeptember 2, 2026
The commission Cardona chairs was introduced as a volunteer body, but his private company later received a paid state contract.
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PoliticsAugust 27, 2026
Ned Lamont and Ryan Fazio prepare for November as taxes, Yale University and political change in Hartford become major campaign issues.
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PoliticsAugust 20, 2026
Democratic Governor Ned Lamont and Republican nominee Ryan Fazio are preparing for the November 3 election with competing plans for Connecticut.
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PoliticsAugust 20, 2026
Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin defeated longtime Congressman John Larson in the Democratic primary for Connecticut's First Congressional District.
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PoliticsAugust 20, 2026
Connecticut and the five other New England states will participate in a regional summit to discuss nuclear energy, electricity costs, grid reliability, safety, and the future of clean power.
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PoliticsAugust 20, 2026
A new television advertisement from the Fazio campaign has drawn criticism from fact-checkers and political observers over several contested claims.
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PoliticsAugust 20, 2026
With the primary season concluded, Connecticut voters are turning their attention to the November 3 general election and a full slate of statewide and local races.
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