Primary Elections
Connecticut Primary Elections 2026
Primary date, filing deadlines, key contested races, and what to watch in Connecticut ahead of the 2026 general election.
August 11, 2026
Primary Date
None
Runoff / RCV
June 2026
Filing Deadline
Moderate — Governor race but s
Competitiveness
Key 2026 Primary Races
| U.S. Senate | Chris Murphy (D) not up until 2028 |
| Governor | Ned Lamont (D) up 2026 |
| U.S. House | CT-5 (Hayes) competitive |
2026 Primary Overview
Connecticut is safely Democratic for federal offices. Governor Lamont is up for re-election and is expected to win a third term. CT-5 (Jahana Hayes) may be competitive in a good Republican year.