After two decades of public financing in Connecticut elections, the 2026 political cycle is expected to be the most expensive yet.

The statewide average in 2025 was the highest of the last five local election cycles. Roughly one-third of registered voters typically turn out for municipal elections. The turnout rate was 33.6% in 2023, 32.1% in 2021, 33.9% in 2019, and 30% in 2017, according to the secretary of the state's office.

CT Gov. Ned Lamont announced the date for a special election for the 139th district. The Democrats and Republicans each plan to hold a caucus.

Connecticut Speaker of the House Matt Ritter of Hartford is among the first 15 lawmakers filing for reelection to the 187-member General Assembly. It signals the start of the 2026 election cycle for the 36 senators and 151 members of the House of Representatives.

Republicans have staunchly defended unprecedented state efforts in recent years to shrink Connecticut’s massive legacy of pension debt, even though it’s leached billions from education, health care and other core

A special election to fill the seat of Rep. Kevin Ryan, who died earlier this week, is set to take place in January, according to the governor’s office. Ryan served the 139th House District, which includes Ledyard,

Many common concerns could be found at a recent meeting of Republicans: safety, political rhetoric, government dependence and costs of living.