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Live results: Lamont seeks third term in Connecticut gubernatorial primary

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is on track to clinch the Democratic nod Tuesday as he seeks a third term as state's executive this cycle. He faces one primary challenger: state Rep. Josh Elliott. Republican Ryan Fazio secured the GOP's nod at a convention this spring. Polls close at 8 p.m. EDT. Follow Decision Desk HQ's...

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  • Unresolved 55% Lamont Secures Undisputed Victory

    Ned Lamont wins the Democratic primary against Josh Elliott comfortably, securing the party nomination with a clear majority of the vote. This allows him to focus entirely on the general election against Ryan Fazio without immediate internal party distractions. He proceeds with his established campaign strategy.

    Watch for: Ned Lamont is officially declared the Democratic nominee for Governor. · Josh Elliott concedes the primary race on social media.

  • Unresolved 25% Close Primary Contest and Post-Election Resignations

    The primary is extremely tight, resulting in a narrow victory for Lamont. Elliott remains vocal about the outcome, leading to a brief public spat. This fuels media narratives of deep divisions within the party heading into the general election.

    Watch for: Ned Lamont is confirmed to win the primary by a margin of under 5 percentage points. · State Rep. Josh Elliott issues a formal press release criticizing the primary results.

  • Unresolved 10% Unexpected Elliott Upset

    Josh Elliott manages to pull off a stunning upset, defeating Lamont in the primary. This unexpected win immediately throws the state political landscape into chaos, forcing an immediate reevaluation of the Democratic strategy for the general election.

    Watch for: Josh Elliott is declared the Democratic nominee for Governor. · Ned Lamont releases a statement acknowledging the primary loss.

  • Unresolved 10% Anti-Establishment Run-off Challenge (Counter-intuitive)

    Despite Lamont winning the primary, a third, grassroots candidate emerges claiming Lamont is too establishment. This third party secures 5-10% of the vote, creating an immediate, unexpected spoiler dynamic for the general election matchup.

    Watch for: A newly formed 'Connecticut Forward' candidate announces their intent to run in the general election. · Lamont's campaign issues a public statement regarding the impact of a third-party run-off.

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