Gov. Ned Lamont, in Wethersfield Friday, June 26, 2026, checked out Connecticut symbols on a CT Transit bus outfitted for the America 250 Connecticut celebrations happening around the state into July. Dan Haar/Hearst CT Media Most political observers believe that Gov. Ned Lamont will win re-election easily, if the leftist faction of the Democratic Party doesn't dump him in the primary for renomination in favor of Hamden state Rep. Josh Elliott.