Connecticut’s government is led by six statewide elected executives, a two-chamber legislature with its own leadership, and a congressional delegation in Washington. This reference lists who currently holds each office according to official and reference sources as of October 25, 2026, and explains what is on the ballot on November 3, 2026. It does not endorse anyone and does not list candidates.
The six statewide executive offices
Ballotpedia lists these six offices as up for election on November 3, 2026. The current officeholders are:
- Governor: Ned Lamont
- Lieutenant Governor: Susan Bysiewicz
- Attorney General: William Tong
- Treasurer: Erick Russell
- Comptroller: Sean Scanlon
- Secretary of the State: Stephanie Thomas
A seat being on the ballot does not mean the current officeholder is a candidate. For who is actually running, use the Secretary of the State’s election information and the voter guide. Our explainer on voting in Connecticut in 2026 covers dates, early voting and where to find results.
What each office does, briefly
The governor signs or vetoes bills and presents the state budget proposal. The attorney general is the state’s chief legal officer. The treasurer manages the state’s investments and cash. The comptroller is the state’s chief accounting officer. The secretary of the state is the chief elections official and keeps official records, which is why the office publishes the voter guide and election results. The lieutenant governor is next in line to the governor.
Legislative leadership
The General Assembly’s 2026 leadership list names these leaders:
State Senate (36 members)
- President Pro Tempore: Martin Looney
- Majority Leader: Bob Duff
- Senate Republican Leader: Stephen Harding Jr.
State House of Representatives (151 members)
- Speaker: Matthew Ritter
- Majority Leader: Jason Rojas
- Minority Leader: Vincent Candelora
All 151 House seats and all 36 Senate seats are elected in even-numbered years, and members serve two-year terms, according to the General Assembly. That means every seat in the legislature is on the November 2026 ballot. For how the legislature works, see our General Assembly explainer.
Connecticut in Congress
The General Assembly’s congressional delegation page lists Connecticut’s five U.S. House members and two U.S. senators:
- District 1: John Larson (Democrat)
- District 2: Joe Courtney (Democrat)
- District 3: Rosa DeLauro (Democrat)
- District 4: Jim Himes (Democrat)
- District 5: Jahana Hayes (Democrat)
- U.S. Senators: Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy (both Democrats)
To see which congressional district you live in, use the town list on the General Assembly website or your town clerk’s office.
What the leaders do
The speaker presides over the House, and the majority and minority leaders in each chamber lead their caucuses, which shapes which bills come to a vote and when. That is why leadership names appear so often in budget and bill coverage. Leadership posts are chosen by each caucus, so they can change after an election even when the officeholders themselves are re-elected. For how to reach your own legislators rather than the leaders, see our contact guide.
How to keep this straight during an election
Officeholders can change between elections through resignations, appointments and special elections, so check the official pages linked below if you need a current name. If you spot an error in this article, tell us through our corrections page.
Sources
- Connecticut state executive official elections, 2026, Ballotpedia
- 2026 legislative leadership, Connecticut General Assembly
- Congressional delegation, Connecticut General Assembly
- Your Voice, Connecticut General Assembly
Frequently asked questions
Which statewide offices are on the ballot in 2026?
Ballotpedia lists six statewide executive offices on the November 3, 2026 ballot: governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of the state, treasurer and comptroller.
Who leads the Connecticut House and Senate?
According to the General Assembly’s 2026 leadership list, House Speaker Matthew Ritter, House Majority Leader Jason Rojas and House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora lead the House. In the Senate, Martin Looney is President Pro Tempore, Bob Duff is Majority Leader and Stephen Harding Jr. is the Senate Republican Leader.
Are U.S. senators on the 2026 ballot in Connecticut?
This article covers the six statewide executive offices. Check the Secretary of the State’s voter guide for the full list of races on your ballot.