Overview
- He announced his campaign on social media Friday after filing re-election paperwork last week, releasing a video and making appearances with Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz.
- Lamont highlights income tax cuts, payments toward unfunded pension liabilities, and efforts to lower childcare, energy, and health costs.
- Declared challengers include Democratic state Rep. Josh Elliott and Republican state Sen. Ryan Fazio, while Republican Erin Stewart is weighing a bid through an exploratory committee.
- Fazio says two terms are enough and faults the state's cost of living, while Elliott pushes for higher taxes on the wealthy and stronger support for working families.
- A third straight term would be unusual in modern Connecticut, with John G. Rowland the last to win one before resigning in 2004.