The 2022 Connecticut gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Democratic Governor Ned Lamont ran for election to a second term in office. The race simultaneously took place with the election to the state's Class III Senate seat. This election featured a rematch of the previous 2018 gubernatorial election, pitting Lamont against Republican Bob Stefanowski, whom he previously defeated by 3.2% of the vote. This time Lamont won re-election by a wider margin, becoming the first Democrat to win a gubernatorial election by more than 5 points in the state since 1986.
This was the first time that Tolland County voted Democratic in a gubernatorial election since 1994, Darien since 1912, Wilton since 1884, and New Canaan since 1882.
Democratic convention Governor Candidates Nominee Ned Lamont, incumbent governor
Lieutenant governor Candidates Nominee Susan Bysiewicz, incumbent lieutenant governor
Republican convention Governor Candidates Nominee Bob Stefanowski, financial executive and nominee for governor in 2018
Eliminated at convention Susan Patricelli Regan
Declined Themis Klarides, former Minority Leader of the Connecticut House of Representatives (running for U.S. Senate) Jayme Stevenson, Darien First Selectman and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2018 (running for U.S. House) Erin Stewart, Mayor of New Britain and candidate for governor and lieutenant governor in 2018
Lieutenant governor Candidates Nominee Laura Devlin, state representative
Third-party candidates and independent candidates Libertarian Party Aaron Lewis, founder of The Scribe's Institute Running mate: Kevin Skulczyck
Green Party Michelle Louise Bicking, clinical social worker Running mate: Cassandra Martineau, social justice activist
Independent Party of Connecticut In 2022, the Independent Party nominated its own candidate for governor for the first time ever. In every previous gubernatorial election since its creation, the party had always cross-endorsed the Republican nominee.
Rob Hotaling, technology and business leader Running mate: Dr. Stewart “Chip” Beckett, veterinarian, former chairman Capitol Region Council of Governments, Chairman Glastonbury Town Council
Working Families Party The Working Families Party endorsed Lamont and Bysiewicz, giving them access to an additional ballot line. Official designee Ned Lamont, incumbent governor Running mate: Susan Bysiewicz, incumbent lieutenant governor
Griebel-Frank for CT Party The Griebel-Frank for CT Party, which secured 54,741 votes in the 2018 election and is now affiliated with the Forward Party, gained a ballot line for 2022. In September 2022, the party endorsed Lamont and Bysiewicz, giving them access to an unprecedented three ballot lines for the election. Official designee Ned Lamont, incumbent governor Running mate: Susan Bysiewicz, incumbent lieutenant governor
General election Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report October 28, 2022Inside Elections March 4, 2022 Sabato's Crystal Ball January 26, 2022PoliticoAugust 12, 2022 RCPJanuary 10, 2022Fox News May 12, 2022538September 20, 2022Elections DailyNovember 7, 2022
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 10, 2023CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handNed Lamont (D)$25,518,245$26,087,401$355,916Bob Stefanowski (R)$12,902,700$14,498,162$17,840Source: Connecticut State Elections Enforcement Commission
Polling Aggregate polls Source of pollaggregationDatesadministeredDatesupdated NedLamont (D) BobStefanowski (R) OtherMarginReal Clear PoliticsReal Clear PoliticsSeptember 7–21, 2022September 28, 202253.7%39.3%7.0%Lamont +14.4FiveThirtyEightFiveThirtyEightMay 11 – November 8, 2022November 8, 202252.9%38.5%8.6%Lamont +14.4270ToWin270ToWinOctober 16–25, 2022November 8, 202251.5%39.0%9.5%Lamont +12.5Average52.7%38.9%8.4%Lamont +13.8 Graphical summary
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error NedLamont (D) BobStefanowski (R) Other UndecidedLong Island UniversityLong Island UniversityOctober 24–26, 20221,004 (A)± 3.0%55%24%8%13%McLaughlin & Associates (R)McLaughlin & Associates (R)October 23–24, 2022500 (LV)± 4.5%49%43%4%4%50%46%–4%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac UniversityOctober 19–23, 20221,879 (LV)± 2.3%56%41%2%1%Emerson CollegeEmerson CollegeOctober 19–21, 20221,000 (LV)± 3.0%52%41%2%5%53%43%4%–SurveyUSASurveyUSAOctober 15–18, 2022718 (LV)–52%34%4%10%Fabrizo, Lee & Associates (R)Fabrizo, Lee & Associates (R)October 10–13, 20221,200 (LV)± 2.8%46%40%5%10%50%43%–7%Western New England UniversityWestern New England UniversitySeptember 15–21, 2022766 (RV)± 3.2%51%38%2%8%626 (LV)± 4.8%55%40%2%3%Quinnipiac UniversitySeptember 15–19, 20221,911 (LV)± 2.2%57%40%1%2%Emerson CollegeEmerson CollegeSeptember 7–9, 20221,000 (LV)± 3.0%49%38%4%9%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac UniversityMay 19–23, 20221,660 (RV)± 2.4%51%43%<1%6%Emerson CollegeEmerson CollegeMay 10–11, 20221,000 (RV)± 3.0%51%38%–12%Sacred Heart UniversitySacred Heart UniversityMarch 24 – April 11, 20221,000 (A)± 3.0%48%30%0%22%Public Policy Polling (D)Public Policy Polling (D)October 21–22, 2021729 (LV)± 3.6%52%36%–12%
Ned Lamont vs. Themis Klarides Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error NedLamont (D) ThemisKlarides (R) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling (D)October 21–22, 2021729 (LV)± 3.6%52%32%16% Ned Lamont vs. generic opponent Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error NedLamont (D) GenericOpponent UndecidedPublic Policy Polling (D)October 21–22, 2021729 (LV)± 3.6%50%41%9% Generic Democrat vs. generic Republican Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error GenericDemocrat GenericRepublican Other UndecidedFabrizo Lee (R)Fabrizo Lee (R)October 10–13, 20221,200 (LV)–46%42%1%11%
Results
By county Lamont won six out of all eight counties, while Stefanowski only won two. County Ned LamontDemocratic Bob StefanowskiRepublican Other partiesIndependent Total votes cast # % # % # % Fairfield 185,900 58.8% 128,434 40.6% 2,056 0.6% 316,390 Hartford 185,124 59.6% 121,948 39.3% 3,313 1.1% 310,385 Litchfield 36,591 44.8% 44,282 54.2% 858 1.0% 81,731 Middlesex 41,052 54.9% 32,940 44.0% 830 1.1% 74,822 New Haven 157,023 54.9% 126,124 44.1% 2,723 1.0% 285,870 New London 55,174 54.9% 43,902 43.7% 1,353 1.3% 100,429 Tolland 31,348 52.4% 27,748 46.4% 753 1.3% 59,849 Windham 18,264 46.3% 20,688 52.5% 474 1.2% 39,426Totals710,47655.97%546,06643.05%12,3600.98%1,268,902
Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Middlesex (largest town: Middletown) Tolland (largest town: Vernon)
By congressional district Lamont won all five congressional districts. District Ned LamontDemocratic Bob StefanowskiRepublican Other partiesIndependent Total votes cast Representative # % # % # % 1st 103,281 60.83% 64,555 38.02% 1,960 1.15% 169,796 John B. Larson 2nd 104,030 53.02% 89,650 45.69% 2,517 1.29% 196,197 Joe Courtney 3rd 108,548 56.42% 82,101 42.66% 1,772 0.92% 192,421 Rosa DeLauro 4th 96,180 60.29% 62,389 39.10% 979 0.61% 159,548 Jim Himes 5th 78,655 50.17% 76,554 48.84% 1,550 0.99% 156,759 Jahana HayesTotals710,18655.97%546,20943.05%12,4980.98%1,268,893
See also 2022 United States gubernatorial elections
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References
External links Official campaign websites Ned Lamont (D) for Governor Aaron Lewis (L) for Governor Bob Stefanowski (R) for Governor Michelle Louise Bicking (G) for Governor