Live Results: Connecticut midterm primaries
Summary
Connecticut is holding primary elections where two long-time Democratic officials face tough competition from younger candidates. Governor Ned Lamont is seeking a third term but faces a challenge from state representative Josh Elliott, with both raising similar amounts from small donors but Lamont spending much more of his own money.Key Facts
- Two experienced Democratic incumbents in Connecticut are being challenged in primary elections.
- The Democratic Party is looking to bring in younger and often more progressive candidates.
- Governor Ned Lamont is running for a third term in office.
- Lamont is challenged by state representative Josh Elliott.
- Both Lamont and Elliott have raised nearly $400,000 from individual donors.
- Lamont has spent $9.5 million of his own money on his campaign.
- Elliott has received about $3.8 million from the state's public election funding.
- The primaries are occurring ahead of the midterm elections.
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