Governor · Connecticut
Ned Lamont (D)
D
Ned LamontINC
DEM · Governor since 2019
R
Ryan Fazio
REP · State Senator
No recent public polls · Last poll:
Logged poll: Emerson, October 12, 2026: D 51 · R 38 · Sabato: Safe D
Connecticut 2026 elections
Connecticut votes for governor on November 3, 2026, along with its U.S. House seats.
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2026 results in Connecticut · unofficial
Connecticut Governor
✓ Winner: Ned Lamont (D)Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET
Ned Lamont Democrat ✓59.5%
Ryan Fazio Republican40.5%
Ned Lamont won by 19.1 points · called by Fox News at Nov 3, 9:19 PM ET
Lead at Nov 3, 8:43 PM ET: D +46.8 (3% counted) → now D +19.1
Unofficial results. Vote shares and calls from the Fox News Decision Desk results page ↗; this site does not project winners. Certified results come from the state election office.
U.S. House (5 seats): 5 D · 0 R
| District | Winner / leader | Vote % | Counted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT-1 | Luke Bronin D · vs Amy Chai (R) | 67.3–31.0D +36.3 | 98% | ✓ Called |
| CT-2 | Joe Courtney D · incumbent · vs George Austin (R) | 62.5–37.5D +24.9 | 98% | ✓ Called |
| CT-3 | Rosa DeLauro D · incumbent · vs Christopher Lancia (R) | 61.4–35.7D +25.7 | 98% | ✓ Called |
| CT-4 | Jim Himes D · incumbent · vs Michael Goldstein (R) | 65.6–32.5D +33.1 | 98% | ✓ Called |
| CT-5 | Jahana Hayes D · incumbent · vs Chris Shea (R) | 57.8–42.2D +15.7 | 98% | ✓ Called |
Senate and governor calls: Fox News Decision Desk. House calls: The Associated Press, as shown by Fox News. Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET. All 435 House districts →
Tracked Senate and governor races
Solid D
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Voting in Connecticut
Election Day: . Confirm your registration, deadlines, voting options, polling location and sample ballot with official sources.
Register / check registration ↗Official Connecticut registration information.State / local election authority ↗Official source for election procedures and updates.
Verified deadlines
- Advance voter registration deadline: · advance registration · must be received by this date · Official source ↗Same-day registration remains available during early voting and on Election Day.
- Early voting and same-day registration: · in person through November 1, 2026 · Official source ↗10 a.m.–6 p.m.; extended to 8 a.m.–8 p.m. on October 27 and 29.
- Request an absentee ballot: · absentee request · must be received by this date · Official source ↗Allow time for delivery. Connecticut changed to no-excuse absentee voting in 2026.
- Election Day same-day registration: · in person · Official source ↗Confirm your town's designated same-day registration location.
Not verified in this guide: Absentee ballot return deadline not yet independently verified here..
Sources checked 2026-10-07. Election rules and deadlines can change; confirm details with the authority.
Registration deadlines and early voting dates for every state →
Connecticut election guide
What Connecticut voters decide on November 3, 2026
Connecticut governor: Ned Lamont (D, Governor since 2019) faces Ryan Fazio (R, State Senator). Incumbent status: Ned Lamont (D). The seat is currently held by a Democrat. The Cook Political Report rates the race Solid D and Sabato's Crystal Ball rates it Safe D. We have not logged a recent public poll for this race. Full race page →
Connecticut also elects all 5 of its U.S. House seats, which count toward the 218 needed for a House majority.
When polls close in Connecticut
Polls close at 8 p.m. ET on Election Day. See every state on our poll closing times page.
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Questions people ask
What is on the ballot in Connecticut in 2026?
Connecticut votes for governor on November 3, 2026, along with all 5 of its U.S. House seats and state and local offices.
When do polls close in Connecticut?
Polls in Connecticut close at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Anyone in line at closing time can still vote.
How do I register to vote in Connecticut?
Registration deadlines and rules differ by state. Use vote.gov to register in Connecticut or to find your state election office, which has official deadlines and polling places.