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Connecticut governor polls
Lamont (D) vs. Fazio (R)
Ned Lamont leads the 2026 Connecticut governor race by 14.7 points in PolitiKool's polling average, as of Oct. 11, 2026.
- Lamont 52.5%, Fazio 37.8%.
- 5 polls from 4 pollsters, weighted by recency, sample size, pollster record and partisan sponsorship.
- The margin has moved 0.5 points toward Ryan Fazio over the past month.
- Rated Safe D, combining the average with the Cook Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball and Inside Elections.
- The seat is held by Ned Lamont (D).
Connecticut governor polling average
Ned Lamont52.5%
Ryan Fazio37.8%
MarginLamont +14.7
Average as of Oct. 11, 2026 · — Ned Lamont · — Ryan Fazio
Latest Connecticut governor polls
| Dates | Pollster | Sample | Lamont | Fazio | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 17–21 | University of New Hampshire | 540 LV | 55% | 38% | Lamont +17 |
| Sept. 16–17 | co/efficient (partisan) | 979 LV | 48% | 41% | Lamont +7 |
| Sept. 8–14 | Quinnipiac University Polling Institute | 1,288 LV | 55% | 38% | Lamont +17 |
| Sept. 1–8 | GreatBlue Research | 1,000 RV | 48% | 34% | Lamont +14 |
| Aug. 20–24 | University of New Hampshire | 809 LV | 52% | 37% | Lamont +15 |
| July 21–26 | GreatBlue Research / CT Insider, WFSB (Hartford), Sacred Heart University Institute for Public Policy and Civic Engagement | 1,000 RV | 50% | 30% | Lamont +20 |
| June 18–23 | University of New Hampshire | 828 LV | 49% | 36% | Lamont +13 |