Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont has won reelection for a third term as Connecticut's governor, defeating Republican state Sen. Ryan Fazio in Tuesday's election, according to the Associated Press.
Lamont, 72, has led Connecticut since 2019 and centered his campaign on affordability, taxes, energy costs and the state's future.
As of 9:17 p.m. Tuesday, Lamont had received 50,424 votes or 63.8%, compared with 28,584 votes or 36.2% for Fazio, with 6% of the expected vote counted.
Lamont ran alongside Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, with the Democratic ticket also appearing on the Working Families Party line.
"Thank you Connecticut - I am so humbled by your trust," Lamont wrote on X. "Tonight, we made history. Tomorrow, we get back to work."
Fazio, 36, a Greenwich Republican who was first elected to the state Senate in 2021, ran alongside Matt Corey, a veteran and Manchester business owner. The Republican ticket also appeared on the Independent Party line.
The election followed a campaign in which both candidates focused heavily on Connecticut's cost of living, although they offered different approaches to addressing the state's challenges.
Lamont campaigned on his administration's record and proposals for another term, while Fazio called for changes to state tax and energy policies.
The candidates also differed over housing, education, immigration enforcement and the role of state government.
Lamont previously defeated Republican Bob Stefanowski in the 2018 and 2022 gubernatorial elections. His victory Tuesday marks his third consecutive win in a general election for governor.
Connecticut has not had a Republican governor since 2006.
Results are unofficial until certified by state election officials.
This is a developing story. Check back with Patch for updates.
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