Lamont Campaign Launches Attack Ads Against Primary Challenger Elliott
In Hartford and New Haven, Governor Ned Lamont's reelection campaign has launched attack ads against his Democratic primary challenger, State Representative Josh Elliott. The ads, featuring surrogate Representative Toni Walker, criticize Elliott's attendance record and question his commitment to key…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 4, 2026 —
Governor Ned Lamont’s reelection campaign has initiated a new round of attack advertisements targeting his Democratic primary challenger, State Representative Josh Elliott, in Hartford and New Haven.
The advertisements feature Representative Toni Walker, a surrogate for Governor Lamont, who criticizes Elliott’s attendance record and raises questions about his dedication to significant policy matters. These ads mark an escalation in the campaign’s efforts to counter Elliott’s primary challenge.
In response to the latest ads from the Lamont campaign, Elliott’s campaign stated that the governor is now taking their challenge seriously. This reaction suggests a shift in the dynamic of the primary race, acknowledging the impact of the sustained campaign efforts.
The launch of these attack ads by Lamont’s campaign follows a series of similar advertisements initiated by Elliott’s campaign. Those earlier ads questioned Governor Lamont’s ethics and values, setting a precedent for the negative campaigning now evident in the race.
Story summarized from the original created by Mark Pazniokas on ctmirror.org, see more information here.
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