Connecticut Holds Statewide Democratic and Republican Primaries

Connecticut held statewide and congressional primaries in advance of the November midterm election. In the Democratic gubernatorial primary, incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont defeated challenger Josh Elliott. In the 1st Congressional District Democratic primary, former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin defeated incumbent Rep. John Larson. Numerous additional legislative and local party contests were held around the state, establishing much of Connecticut’s November ballot.