State Rep. Josh Elliott taking on CT Gov. Lamont: Platform, endorsements, more
HAMDEN, CT - NOVEMBER 24: State Rep. Josh Elliott, D-Hamden, is planning a primary campaign against Gov. Ned Lamont. (Ken Dixon/Connecticut Post via Getty Images)
CONNECTICUT - Connecticut’s Democratic gubernatorial primary is here, and State Rep. Josh Elliott is challenging Gov. Ned Lamont.
Primary election for Connecticut governor tonight
Incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont will face state Rep. Josh Elliott in Connecticut's Democratic primary tonight. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley has the details.
Who is Josh Elliott?
What we know:
State Rep. Josh Elliott was elected to the Connecticut general assembly in 2016, and is currently serving in his fifth term.
During his term serving as a state representative, Elliott chaired the Higher Education Committee. He highlights on his campaign website that he has worked to put "working families first."
Elliott's platform for 2026
Dig deeper:
Affordability is the key talking point for Elliott when it comes to political issues, but his campaign website also emphasizes:
- Building more housing all throughout the state
- Prioritizing universal child care
- Creating a public health insurance option for small businesses and nonprofits
Endorsements
Elliott's run for the gubernatorial primary has been endorsed by:
- State Sen. Saud Anwar
- The Sierra Club of Connecticut
- The New Haven Federation of Teachers
The Source: This article includes information from Rep. Elliott's campaign website, as well as other state official websites.