Lamont Crushes Progressive Challenger in Connecticut Primary
Lamont Crushes Progressive Challenger in Connecticut Primary
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Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont won the Democratic nomination for governor, fending off a progressive challenge from Josh Elliott.
The race was called shortly after polls closed, with Lamont leading at nearly 67% to Elliott's 33%.
Lamont now advances to the general election, where he will face Republican Fazio.
Timeline
Elliott challenged Lamont from the left, arguing the incumbent was too "nice" to President Trump and calling that a liability "against fascism," as Fox News reported.
On August 11, polls closed and the Associated Press-style call came quickly as Lamont built a roughly two-to-one lead.
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In a separate Connecticut House primary, former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin ousted Rep. John Larson, The Hill reported.
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Elliott had cast the race as a test of whether Democrats should confront Trump more aggressively, saying Lamont's approach was too accommodating.
Fox News noted that Trump loomed over the blue-state primary as the progressive wing pressed its case against the sitting governor.
What's Next
Lamont faces Republican Fazio in the Connecticut governor's general election. The Bronin-Larson result reshapes the state's House delegation heading into the fall.
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