Governor Lamont Announces Endorsements from 86 Democratic Town Chair Across Connecticut

Goundswell of grassroots party support as local party leaders embrace Gov. Ned Lamont’s strong progressive track record, focus on affordability.

Hartford, Conn. – Gov. Ned Lamont today announced a wave of endorsements from local party leaders across the state, as 86 Democratic town committee chairs announced their support for his reelection campaign. These endorsements reflect the strong grassroots support for the governor’s affordability agenda and his vision for moving Connecticut forward.

“Connecticut Democrats have changed the conversation. We’re not just talking about tax cuts, we’re delivering them and making affordability real for working families,” said Ned Lamont. “We’re lowering costs, expanding access to health care and child care, and tackling our housing shortage. It’s responsible leadership—fiscally disciplined and focused on results. And none of it happens without our DTC chairs and local leaders, who have been critical partners in delivering for communities across our state.”

Lamont has made affordability and opportunity the core of his administration, relying on steady, responsible leadership and careful fiscal governance to deliver results for working families. His administration has passed landmark, transformative legislation, including paid family and medical leave, a higher minimum wage and historic investments in child care and education. These policies have not only helped Connecticut build one of the fastest-growing economies in the nation, but they have earned the support of voters, with state Democrats increasing support in every election since 2018. This proven track record and clear vision for the future have united DTC chairs from across the state behind Lamont.

Supporters include these DTC Chairs:

Ansonia, Jacquelyn Daniels
Ashford, Janet Bellamy
Avon, Eliza David Massaro
Beacon Falls, Ellie McAdam
Berlin, Danielle Morisse-Corsetti
Bethel, David Olson
Branford, Kevin Coughlin
Bridgeport, Mario Testa
Bridgewater, Curtis Read
Bristol, Michael Petosa
Brooklyn, Don Williams
Canaan, Daniel Silverman
Chester, Erik Anderson Sr.
Clinton, Paul Gebauer
Colchester, Monica Swyden
Colebrook, Brad Bremer
Coventry, Barbara Riordan
Cromwell, Kassandra Kruh
Danbury, Larry Riefberg
Darien, Erika Procaccini
Derby, Rita Pelaggi
East Hampton, Kevin Reich
East Hartford, Lisa Gold
East Haven, Joe Santino
Easton, Nanette DeWester
Ellington, Wil Duchesneau
Enfield, Ian Graves
Fairfield, Erin Lopez
Farmington, Matt Hutvagner
Greenwich, Christina Downey
Griswold, Leona Sharkey
Groton, Natalie Billings
Groton City, Jean-Claude Ambroise
Guilford, Tara Hunt Melvin
Killingly, Joseph Zornado
Lebanon, Kevin Cwikla
Madison, Jessica Joseff
Manchester, Mike Pohl
Meriden, Ronald Weller
Middlefield, Carol Bufithis (co-Chair)
Middlefield, Susan McNamara (co-Chair)
Middletown, Michael Fallon
Milford, Kathie Lutz
Monroe, Christina Martinez
Montville, Kate Southard
Morris, Larry Sweeney
Naugatuck, Lenny Caine
New Britain, Chris Anderson
New Canaan, Tim Klimpl
New Haven, Vin Mauro
New London, Reona Dyess
Newington, John Kelly
Newtown, Alex Villamil
North Canaan, Chris Jacques
Norwalk, Colin Hosten
Norwich, Kevin Saythany
Old Lyme, Kimberly Thompson
Old Saybrook, Deborah Shah
Plainfield, Karla Desjardins
Pomfret, Raymond Wishart Jr.
Preston, Nicholas Vegliante
Putnam, Mary Oliver
Ridgefield, Arnold DiLaura
Rocky Hill, Tejal Vallam
Salisbury, Albery Ginouves
Seymour, Brianna Girard
Shelton, Patti Moonan
Southington, Steve Salerno
Stafford, Dr David Mordasky
Stratford, Kathleen Callahan
Thompson, Andrew Irby
Tolland, Cristopher Jimenez
Voluntown, Chris Chabot
Warren, Howard Pulchin
Waterbury, Ronald A. Napoli
West Hartford, Peter Andrews
West Haven, Kristen Malloy-Scanlon
Weston, Mary Francois
Westport, Michelle Mechanic
Wethersfield, Martha Conneely
Willington, John Tehan
Wilton, Tom Dubin
Windham, Bill Sayers
Windsor Locks, Peggy Sayers
Wolcott, Robert Ficeto
Woodbridge, Nicole Donzello
Woodbury, Lesa Peters

These DTC chairs join previously announced endorsements from U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and U.S. Reps. Rosa DeLauro, John Larson, Joe Courtney, Jim Himes and Jahana Hayes, as well as more than 50 municipal leaders across the state and the Connecticut District Laborers’ Council. The campaign will announce additional endorsements in the coming days.

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