2026 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 2026 Connecticut gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Democratic Governor Ned Lamont is eligible for re-election to a third term in office.

Publicly expressed interest

 * Ned Lamont, incumbent Governor
 * Luke Bronin, former mayor of Hartford (2016–2024) (will not run if Lamont runs)
 * Susan Bysiewicz, Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut (2019–present) and former Connecticut Secretary of State (1999–2011) (will not run if Lamont runs)

Potential

 * Sean Scanlon, Connecticut State Comptroller (2023–present) (will not run if Lamont runs)
 * William Tong, Connecticut Attorney General (2019–present) (will not run if Lamont runs)
 * Matt Ritter, Speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives (2021–present) from the 1st district (2011–present)

Potential

 * Susan Bysiewicz, incumbent Lieutenant Governor

Publicly expressed interest

 * Erin Stewart, mayor of New Britain (2013–present)
 * Heather Somers, state senator (2017–present)
 * Bob Stefanowski, financial executive and nominee for governor in 2018 and 2022