Primary
Primary election: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Full calendar and every race: Connecticut primary guide
Race Overview
General Election Polling Trend
PollingSource average — trailing average of all polls from the last 90 days.
Candidates
General Election Polling Average
Average reflects all polls from the last 90 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire | 2026-06-23 | 828 LV | ±3.40 | Ned Lamont 49.00% | Ryan Fazio 36.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Connecticut governor's race?
Ned Lamont leads Ryan Fazio 49% to 36% in the PollingSource polling average — a D+13.0 margin based on 1 poll from the last 90 days.
Is the 2026 Connecticut governor's race competitive?
No — the PollingSource polling average rates it Safe D for Democrats.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Connecticut governor's race say?
The most recent public poll, from University of New Hampshire (completed June 23, 2026), found Ned Lamont (D) at 49% and Ryan Fazio (R) at 36%.
When is the 2026 Connecticut governor's race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 90 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
No gubernatorial term limits in CT; Lamont seeking re-election