Public office

Governor of Connecticut

Ned Lamont holds this office now.

The statewide elected executive office of Connecticut.

Selection:
elected
Term structure:
4 years
Jurisdiction:
Connecticut

Current holder

Based on official term dates and the verification notes below.

Ned Lamont

In office as of 2026-10-29 → verified through 2026-11-30

Selection: elected

About this office

Main duties
The governor holds the state's supreme executive power, must faithfully execute the laws, serves as commander in chief, and may approve or veto legislation and appropriation items.
Term length
4 years
Term limit
No limit
How the office is filled
Elected statewide
If the office is vacant
The lieutenant governor succeeds to the office of governor.

Sources: Connecticut Constitution — executive provisions.

Officeholder history

Term dates and every limitation attached to them.

current

Ned Lamont

In office as of 2026-10-29 → end not established

The official sources confirm Ned Lamont was in office on October 29, 2026; the date the current service began is not recorded here yet. Re-check after the November 3, 2026 election; several governorships change hands in December and January.

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Sources

Show2 official sources, last checked Oct 29, 2026.

State Election November 3, 2026: Sample Ballot (Bridgeport)

Connecticut Secretary of the State

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Supports: Connecticut 2026 general election Governor nominees, official candidate names, party labels

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