Democratic Governor Ned Lamont secured the party's endorsement on Saturday but still faces a primary challenge, making him one of the few sitting governors in Connecticut to face such a situation.
Gov. Ned Lamont secured the Democratic endorsement Saturday but still must face a primary challenge , something rare for an incumbent governor in Connecticut. Lamont won 75% of the delegates during the party's convention at the Bushnell, a show of strong party support.
But Rep. Josh Elliott won 25% of the delegates, easily clearing the 15% threshold needed. Lamont said in accepting the endorsement that his campaign would be focused on one of the most extreme, corrupt administrations in President Donald Trump. Elliott did not get the chance to address the crowd, but Sen.
Saud Anwar said Lamont has not improved life in Connecticut. Anwar also nominated Elliott for the endorsement vote
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