Lamont Wins Third Term as Governor
Democrat Ned Lamont defeated Republican Ryan Fazio, while several Valley-area incumbents were re-elected to Congress and the state House.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Democrat Ned Lamont was elected to a third term as Connecticut governor, defeating Republican challenger Ryan Fazio. Local races also saw incumbents re-elected, including U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro to a 19th term and several state House members.
Why it matters
The results determine who leads Connecticut's executive branch and which legislators represent Valley-area districts for the coming term. Incumbent re-elections maintain continuity in the state House and congressional delegation.
The reported results are based on live counts from Election Day, with the Associated Press projecting some winners before all races were called. Three state Senate races remained without a declared winner at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday.
The players
Ned Lamont
Ned Lamont is the Democratic governor of Connecticut who was elected to a third term.
Ryan Fazio
Ryan Fazio is a Connecticut Republican who challenged Lamont for the governorship.
Rosa DeLauro
Rosa DeLauro is a Democratic U.S. Representative from Connecticut who was re-elected to her 19th term.
The details
Results were reported live by The Valley Indy from 8 p.m. until about 11 p.m. Election Day. The Associated Press projected Mary Welander as the winner over Brooke Hopkins at about 10:15 p.m.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Election Day; live results reported 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
About 10:15 p.m. Tuesday: AP projected Mary Welander as winner
11:45 p.m. Tuesday: AP had not declared winners in three state Senate races
Political Context
Incumbents Nicole Klarides-Ditria, Kara Rochelle and Mary Welander were all re-elected in districts that remain within the state's current legislative map. Opposition candidates including Josh Beaupre, Dan Sexton and Brooke Hopkins did not unseat any sitting representative in the reported races.
Voters in Connecticut's districts 104 and 105 and the 3rd Congressional District have confirmed their current representatives for the next term. Residents should expect the same legislators to handle local issues in the coming session.
The takeaway
Re-elections in Connecticut's legislative and congressional races mean much of the current leadership will carry forward into the next term.
What happens next
Klarides-Ditria's sixth two-year term in the state House begins after the new session convenes.
Further reading
Explore more Connecticut Elections coverage for context on the state's 2026 contests.
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