Politics & Government
Ned Lamont Running Again For Governor Of Connecticut
The 64-year-old Greenwich resident and self-described "progressive Democrat" announced his campaign on Wednesday.
Ned Lamont, the Greenwich businessman and unsuccessful Democratic gubernatorial candidate in 2010, announced Wednesday that he will again seek the state's highest elected office.
He faces a crowded field of candidates, with more than one from his own town, but having run for governor before, and also mounting a strong challenge to then incumbent U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman, he has some name recognition around the state.
"Today I start my campaign for governor - we must change Connecticut's direction and improve the economy so everyone has more opportunity to live and work here," wrote the 64-year-old self-described "progressive Democrat" on his campaign's Facebook page.
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Ned’s in! Launches bid for #CTgovernor2018. “I’m running for governor to make the big changes to get our state back on track, invest in education, people & a 21st century transportation system to create jobs & make CT a leader #NedforCT https://t.co/aniCM21Xyx
— Ned Lamont (@NedLamont) January 17, 2018
A wealthy cable television entrepreneur, Lamont spent $26 million of his own money funding his past gubernatorial and senate campaigns, writes the Greenwich Time. His business is Lamont Digital Systems, which provides cable TV to colleges, according to the Hartford Courant.
Photo of Ned Lamont via his campaign Twitter page.
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