Primary elections are being held in two New England states on Tuesday — Connecticut and Vermont. In Connecticut, moderate Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont is running for a third term but faces progressive state Rep. Josh Elliott. The Democratic nominee will face Republican state Sen. Ryan Fazio in November.
Connecticut Races
Longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. John Larson, 78, is running for a 15th term and his age and health have been major issues in the four-person race. Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin narrowly won the party’s endorsement at its state convention in May. Other candidates are Hartford Board of Education member Ruth Fortune and state Rep. Jillian Gilchrest.
Voters will also decide contested nominations for the state legislature. All 36 Connecticut Senate seats and all 151 state House seats are up for election this year.
Vermont Races
In Vermont, two Democrats are running for a chance to take on Republican Gov. Phil Scott. Former child advocacy organization CEO Aly Richards boasts endorsements from former Democratic Govs. Howard Dean and Madeleine Kunin. She faces economist Amanda Janoo.
Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.
