Childcare
Lamont supports universal pre-K, more affordable childcare and sustainable funding for providers and early-childhood educators.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Ned Lamont
Candidate for Governor · Connecticut
Running mate: Susan Bysiewicz
THE PERSON
Background
Ned Lamont founded a telecommunications business whose operations included campus television services. His training includes sociology at Harvard and business administration at Yale.
Roots
- Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
- Career: Telecommunications entrepreneur
Education
- Harvard College · B.A., sociology, 1976
- Yale School of Management · M.B.A., 1980
Background sources checked October 30, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Energy
Lamont proposes affordability standards for utility profits, stronger oversight and cost-benefit reviews before charging ratepayers for major investments.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Healthcare financing
Lamont proposes requiring qualifying large employers whose workers receive Medicaid to contribute toward healthcare costs and exchange coverage.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Housing
Lamont supports more housing near transit and jobs, workforce housing and reuse of downtown and underused properties.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Education
Lamont supports greater state special-education funding, improved accountability and support for school staff.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Healthcare access
Lamont supports the CT Option, lower drug costs, mental and preventive healthcare and protection of abortion access.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
Governor · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 28, 2026.
Connecticut Secretary of the State · November 3, 2026 official sample ballot, Hartford, page 1 ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.