Erin Stewart Enters 2026 Connecticut Governor's Race

Former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart Announces Run For CT Governor

Erin Stewart, who had previously launched an exploratory committee, is planning an official campaign launch for Thursday at 5 p.m. at New Britain Stadium, but she announced her run on social media and on her campaign website this week.

A year out, here’s where the race for CT governor stands

(Molly Ingram / WSHU)There are now four major candidates in the race to be Connecticut’s next Governor.Former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart, a 38-year-old Republican, is the latest to throw her hat in the ring.“We don't have real leadership in Hartford,” Stewart said in her campaign launch video. “They attack and demean our law enforcement, neglect our roads and bridges, and after all that, they spend our tax dollars on their friends. Connectic…

Erin Stewart kicks off campaign for CT governor

Erin Stewart is kicking off her campaign for governor of Connecticut with an on-brand, slightly cheeky video emphasizing her blue-collar roots, her success as a Republican mayor of a Democratic city and an intention to run a “different” campaign. Made available in advance of a formal announcement planned for Thursday, the one-minute, 42-second video opens with a 10-second parody of a syrupy, platitude-laden campaign commercial that Stewart inter…

Erin Stewart filed papers to run for CT governor; Announcement coming this week

Saying “It’s time for something different,” former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart issued an invitation Monday to the kickoff for her campaign for governor. Stewart filed paperwork to join state Sen. Ryan Fazio in the race for the Republican nomination to challenge Gov. Ned Lamont, who officially announced his reelection bid last week. Stewart issued the invitation to a public announcement to precede a private $50 per person event to be held Thur…

Erin Stewart files to run for Connecticut governor in 2026

Former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart has officially filed paperwork to run for Connecticut governor in 2026, according to documents filed with the State Elections Enforcement Commission.

Erin Stewart enters 2026 Connecticut governor's race

After months of preparation and anticipation, Erin Stewart filed paperwork on Monday to officially become a candidate for governor.