Overview
- McCaughey filed official paperwork Thursday after announcing her candidacy on X, positioning herself to challenge Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont, who is seeking a third term.
- Her platform calls for capping annual property tax increases at 2% and eliminating property taxes for most seniors, with an emphasis on lowering homeowners’ costs.
- She proposes lowering electric rates, removing the public benefit charge on utility bills, and banning offshore wind power as part of her energy agenda.
- She seeks to undo a housing law signed by Lamont that Republicans say weakens local control over development.
- Democrats quickly tied her to Trump-aligned politics as she notes support for abortion rights and agreement with most policies of the Republican president; the GOP field also includes Ryan Fazio and Erin Stewart.