Connecticut Democrats vote as Lamont seeks historic third term as governor
CONNECTICUT -- Tuesday in Connecticut, voters will head to the polls in the Democratic primary for governor.
Current Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont is seeking a third term against state Rep. Josh Elliott, 41, who is running left of Lamont.
Lamont, 71, a wealthy former cable entrepreneur, has developed a reputation as a fiscal moderate, signing a major tax cut and paying down unfunded state pension liabilities.
He has also supported access to abortion through safe harbor laws and greater protections for immigrants.
No Connecticut governor has served three consecutive terms in modern times.
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