Erin Stewart’s ‘major announcement:’ She is not a candidate for governor. Yet.
The young Republican mayor of New Britain laid down a marker for an expected 2026 campaign for governor with a relatively conventional pitch.
New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart announces she will 'explore' a run for governor
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart announced Tuesday she has filed to explore a run for Connecticut governor in 2026, calling for "a new generation of leadership." Stewart recently filed with the State Elections Enforcement Commission to form an exploratory committee and officially announced the filing Tuesday.
New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart kicks off exploratory campaign for CT governor
The 2026 race for Connecticut governor is on, and the first candidate is at the starting line. New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart kicked off her exploratory campaign on Tuesday morning at her hometown’s City Hall.
'I'm that same type of leader': Exploring a run for CT governor, Erin Stewart compares self to Trump
New Britain Republican Mayor Erin Stewart says she’s a member of a working class she says has been “forgotten” by Connecticut Democrats.
EXCLUSIVE: New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart lays out vision for run for governor
In a News 8 exclusive, New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart sat down with News 8’s chief political anchor Dennis House to discuss the 2026 race for Connecticut governor.
New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart is likely to run for Connecticut governor. Here's who else could run.
The sixth-term mayor Erin Stewart, of New Britain, said last fall she will not seek a new term in 2025. Now she is likely to run for governor in Connecticut.
Erin Stewart files paperwork to explore run for governor of Connecticut
New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart made an announcement about her political future on Tuesday and says she has filed the paperwork to explore a run for governor of Connecticut. She filed paperwork last week that indicated she was considering a run for statewide office in the upcoming election.
New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart officially announces she is exploring a run for governor
New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart officially announced on Tuesday that she is exploring a run for Connecticut governor. On Monday, Stewart sat down with News 8 chief
‘New generation of leadership.’ Republican Erin Stewart announces she is exploring a run for governor
The longtime New Britain mayor says she is the Republicans' best chance to defeat Gov. Ned Lamont. But her support of President Donald Trump is already drawing criticism from Democrats.
An affordable and opportunity-rich Connecticut needs more homes
A truly affordable and opportunity-rich Connecticut needs more housing for our friends, families, and future neighbors.
Connecticut inaugurates new Kid Governor
It was inauguration day on Friday at the Old State House in Hartford as Connecticut’s new Kid Governor was sworn in. Keudy ...
Connecticut officials vow to support residents amid federal funding freeze
Connecticut officials are expressing concerns about what a federal funding freeze could mean for families across the state, ...
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School of Law alumni nominated for judicial positions by Connecticut governor
On January 27, Gov. Ned Lamont announced his nominations to fill 22 judicial vacancies in the Superior Court. Of these ...
This Week in Connecticut: Nancy DiNardo reflects on tenure, wants 3rd term for Gov. Ned Lamont
Connecticut Democratic Party Chair Nancy DiNardo is stepping down. On This Week in Connecticut, she spoke with Dennis House ...
CT’s free-spending past leaves some wary of easing budget caps
The last time Connecticut's revenues boomed, the state spent far more than it saved. Some conservatives fear Democrats will ...
Lamont appoints diverse group of judges to CT bench
Gov. Ned Lamont Monday made 15 judicial nominations, including Judges William H. Bright Jr. to the Supreme Court and Robin L.