State Senator Ryan Fazio (R-Greenwich) launched an exploratory committee for governor last Friday. Fazio need to make a decision in the next couple of weeks if he wants a shot at the nomination.

Longtime Congressman John Larson recieved a primary challenger over the July 4th Weekend from Hartford Board of Ed. Member. In addition State Rep. Josh Elliott opened up a exploratory committee against Gov. Ned Lamont, but looks ready to launch a campaign against the two-term incumbent next week.

We are more than 17 months away from the 2026 primary night. Despite this, one candidate has already entered the race, and many more have set up exploratory committees. so let the Republican free-for-all begin.

Ned Lamont faces a challenging decision in his future political career. Lamont and six other incumbent governors around the country could be seeking their third (or fourth) four-year terms leading their respective states. But what will Governor Lamont decide to do?