Lamont to Face Elliott in Democratic Primary

Lamont Wins Democratic Party Endorsement; Elliott Forces Primary

Gov. Ned Lamont earned 75% of the delegates at the Connecticut Democratic Party’s convention Saturday to earn the party’s endorsement, but Hamden state Rep. Josh Elliott’s "people first" message gave him more than enough delegates to force a primary.

CT Dems endorse Lamont for 3rd term, but he faces primary

Ned Lamont secured the endorsement of Connecticut’s Democratic Party on Saturday as the two-term governor prepares to campaign for another term leading the state. Delegates at the Democratic state convention — at the Bushnell Performing Arts Center in Hartford — rallied around Lamont on Saturday as their favored choice to maintain the party’s grip on the governor’s mansion, which it has held since 2011. But in order for Lamont to become the Demo…

CT Dems split at convention: Lamont to face Elliott in August primary battle

Connecticut Democrats have endorsed Gov. Ned Lamont to run for an unprecedented third term as governor by a wide margin, but he will face state Rep. Josh Elliott in a primary.

Lamont to face Elliott in Democratic primary

Connecticut Democrats are gathering for their state convention on Saturday, where thousands of delegates will endorse candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and other key statewide races.

Gov. Ned Lamont secures Democratic endorsement, still faces primary

Gov. Ned Lamont secured the Democratic endorsement Saturday but still must face a primary challenge, something rare for an incumbent governor in Connecticut.

Gov. Lamont secures Democratic endorsement, still faces primary

Gov. Ned Lamont secured the Democratic endorsement Saturday but still must face a primary challenge, something rare for an incumbent governor in...