Poll Shows Lamont Leading Fazio By 14 Points in Connecticut; Cost of Living Top Voter Concern
An exclusive poll in Connecticut by Sacred Heart University, WFSB, and CT Insider shows Governor Ned Lamont leading Republican challenger Ryan Fazio by 14 points. The poll also indicates that the cost of living and inflation are the top concerns…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 15, 2026 —
An exclusive poll conducted in Connecticut reveals a significant lead for incumbent Governor Ned Lamont over his Republican challenger, Ryan Fazio.
The survey, a collaboration between Sacred Heart University, WFSB, and CT Insider, indicates that Governor Lamont is ahead by 14 percentage points.
Beyond the head-to-head contest, the poll delved into the pressing issues on the minds of Connecticut voters. The results highlight the cost of living and inflation as the paramount concerns for the electorate.
In addition to these economic pressures, voters expressed a strong prioritization of several other key areas. These include a desire for lower property taxes, reduced childcare costs, and more affordable healthcare. The findings also point to a broader sentiment among voters favoring tax reductions and a general decrease in state spending.
The poll’s methodology and detailed demographic breakdowns were not provided in the summary information. The names of the pollsters from Sacred Heart University, WFSB, and CT Insider were not specified. Further details regarding the timeline of the poll’s fieldwork and the margin of error were also not included in the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by Susan Raff on www.wfsb.com, see more information here.
