Connecticut’s two U.S. senators have endorsed Gov. Ned Lamont’s bid for re-election, citing his record on economic policy, social programs and cooperation with the state’s congressional delegation.
Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, both Democrats, announced their support Thursday, praising Lamont’s leadership on issues including paid family leave, the minimum wage and investments in health care, housing and child care.
Blumenthal said Lamont, a Democrat who has served two terms, has delivered “real results for Connecticut families,” pointing to tax cuts for working families and collaboration with the state’s congressional delegation to secure federal disaster relief and job training resources.
“But the job is not done,” Blumenthal said in a statement, adding that Lamont has a plan to lower costs and continue investing in opportunities for working families.
Murphy described Lamont as a “steady leader” during challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic and credited his administration with expanding paid family leave and increasing investment in housing and health care.
Lamont said he was honored to receive the endorsements.
He was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. If he is re-elected again in November, he would be the first governor to win a third term since John G. Rowland, a Republican. Rowland won a third term in 2002, but resigned in 2004 amid a corruption scandal.
Lamont is being challenged for the Democratic Party nomination by Deputy House Speaker Josh Elliott of Hamden.
