The statewide average in 2025 was the highest of the last five local election cycles. Roughly one-third of registered voters typically turn out for municipal elections. The turnout rate was 33.6% in 2023, 32.1% in 2021, 33.9% in 2019, and 30% in 2017, according to the secretary of the state's office.

First, of course Gov. Lamont is better known than Rep. Josh Elliott. Lamont has the benefit of incumbency — any Connecticut resident who does not know his name at this point has been in a cryogenic freeze for the last eight years.

CT Gov. Ned Lamont announced the date for a special election for the 139th district. The Democrats and Republicans each plan to hold a caucus.

Republicans say Connecticut families need more help badly now, but not through new state programs – they’re looking for tax cuts.

Gov. Ned Lamont has scheduled a special election for Jan. 13 to fill the vacancy in the 139th District following the Nov. 23 passing of state Rep. Kevin Ryan.

A special election to fill the seat of Rep. Kevin Ryan, who died earlier this week, is set to take place in January, according to the governor’s office. Ryan served the 139th House District, which includes Ledyard,

House Chamber of the State House, Hartford, Connecticut. Connecticut Speaker of the House Matt Ritter of Hartford is among the first 15 lawmakers filing for reelection to the 187-member General Assembly. It signals the start of the 2026 election cycle for the 36 senators and 151 members of the House of Representatives.

The Connecticut Young Republicans group has been building its ranks in recent months as the party courts younger generations to get involved.