CT Governor Election Results 2026: Lamont Vs. Fazio [Live Updates]

Polls have closed across Connecticut, and votes are being counted in the 2026 governor's race as Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont seeks a third term against Republican state Sen. Ryan Fazio.

Voters cast their ballots to decide who will lead Connecticut for the next four years, following a campaign focused heavily on taxes, electricity costs, housing affordability, education and immigration enforcement.

Lamont, 72, has served as governor since 2019 and is running alongside Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz. The Democratic ticket also has the Working Families Party endorsement.

Fazio, 36, is a Greenwich Republican first elected to the state Senate in 2021. He is running alongside Matt Corey, a veteran and Manchester business owner. The Republican ticket also appears on the Independent Party line.

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What To Know About The Candidates

Lamont is seeking another four years in office after campaigning on his administration's record of improving Connecticut's finances, delivering tax relief and increasing investments in education, transportation and families.

A former telecommunications businessman who previously served on Greenwich's Board of Selectmen, Lamont has highlighted programs including Connecticut Paid Leave, Covered Connecticut and tax relief measures enacted during his administration.

His campaign priorities include expanding affordable housing, increasing access to child care and prekindergarten programs, continuing free school meals and addressing rising energy and health care costs.

Fazio has centered his campaign on making Connecticut more affordable, arguing that high taxes, electricity bills and government spending have placed growing pressure on residents and businesses.

A former investment industry professional, Fazio proposed reducing Connecticut's four lowest marginal income tax rates over four years, with cuts totaling more than $2.5 billion annually once fully implemented.

He also proposed reducing electricity bills by 20 percent over time, limiting property tax increases, expanding housing supply while preserving local zoning control and reducing government spending.

Taxes, Energy And Immigration Shape Governor's Race

The candidates presented competing approaches to some of Connecticut's biggest challenges during their final gubernatorial debate at Mohegan Sun on Oct. 27.

Fazio criticized the state's high electricity costs and pledged to remove certain charges from residents' bills, while Lamont defended his administration's energy policies, including efforts to preserve the Millstone nuclear power plant.

The two also disagreed over taxes. Fazio called for income tax reductions and limits on property tax increases, while Lamont pointed to tax cuts enacted during his administration and increased state aid to municipalities.

Immigration enforcement emerged as another major issue.

Lamont defended Connecticut's Trust Act and criticized certain federal immigration enforcement practices, while Fazio argued that the state should reconsider restrictions on cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.

The candidates also debated automated license plate reader cameras, education funding, student achievement and the rising cost of special education.

When Will Connecticut Governor Election Results Be Available?

Connecticut polling places closed at 8 p.m. Tuesday, although voters already in line at that time were still permitted to cast their ballots.

Election results are expected to become available as local officials count and report ballots. Early returns may change as additional towns report their results.

This is a developing story. Check back with Patch for the latest results in Connecticut's governor race.