Overview
- Lamont said he is filing campaign paperwork today, with a formal announcement expected next week.
- Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz will remain his running mate, and Lamont told reporters the pair are "ready to go."
- The two-term Democrat enters the race with advantages in name recognition and fundraising, according to local reporting.
- A possible Democratic primary challenge could come next August from state Rep. Josh Elliott of Hamden.
- Republican hopefuls include state Sen. Ryan Fazio of Greenwich and former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart, and no Connecticut governor has served three consecutive terms in modern times.