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Democratic State Representative for Hamden Launches Bid for Connecticut Governor

CONNECTICUT, JUL 9 – State Rep. Josh Elliott challenges Gov. Ned Lamont over progressive tax and labor policy disagreements, becoming the first Democrat to file for the 2026 gubernatorial primary in Connecticut.

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HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) —Josh Elliott, a Democratic state representative for the 88th District of Hamden, has filed paperwork to run for the governor of Connecticut – teeing up a possible primary election showdown between him and Gov. Ned Lamont. First elected in 2016, Elliott has carved out a role as a leader in the progressive wing of the legislature’s Democratic majority. He’s advocated for reform within the state’s prison system and was an outs…

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NBC Connecticut broke the news in Connecticut, United States on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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