RELEASE: GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENTS FROM MUNICIPAL LEADERS FROM ACROSS CONNECTICUT

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April 22, 2026

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENTS FROM MUNICIPAL LEADERS FROM ACROSS CONNECTICUT

Local leaders rally behind Governor Ned Lamont’s proven leadership, affordability agenda, and real results ahead of nominating convention

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced a wave of over 50 endorsements from municipal leaders across Connecticut. From cities and towns in every corner of the state, mayors and first selectmen are lining up behind Lamont’s record of results and unwavering focus on affordability. They know him as a proven partner and someone who listens, shows up, and works side-by-side with local leaders to deliver for their communities. As the May nominating convention approaches, that track record of collaboration and results is building momentum with leaders and voters alike.

“From our cities to our small towns, people are coming together because they’ve seen the real progress we’ve made and they believe in where we’re headed,” said Governor Lamont. “I’ve been proud to partner with mayors and first selectmen across Connecticut, working side-by-side to strengthen our communities, support our schools, and deliver real results for families. Together, we’ve helped our cities grow stronger, our towns thrive, and our state move forward. This broad coalition reflects that shared progress, and I’m deeply grateful for their support as we keep building a more affordable, more opportunity-filled Connecticut.”

Governor Lamont has made affordability and steady, results-driven leadership the foundation of his administration, working in close partnership with local leaders to move Connecticut forward. Since taking office, he has invested in education, childcare, and infrastructure, advanced priorities like paid family and medical leave and a higher minimum wage, and strengthened the state’s fiscal footing while cutting taxes and paying down debt. That balanced approach has created a stable environment for cities and towns to grow, giving mayors and first selectmen the confidence to deliver for their communities and a reason to unite behind his re-election.

Leaders Endorsing Governor Lamont Include:

Ansonia Mayor Frank Tyszka

Bethany First Selectman Carol Goldberg

Bethlehem First Selectman Raymond Butkus

Branford First Selectman Josh Brooks

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim

Bristol Mayor Ellen Zappo

Colchester First Selectman Bernie Dennler

Colebrook First Selectman Bradley Bremmer

Coventry Town Council Chair Lisa Thomas

Cromwell Mayor James Demetriades

Derby Mayor Joseph DiMartino

East Hartford Mayor Connor Martin

East Haven Mayor Joseph Carfora

East Windsor First Selectman Jason Bowsza

Easton Selectman Nick D'Addario

Essex First Selectman Norman Needleman

Fairfield First Selectperson Christine Vitale

Greenwich Selectman Rachel Khanna

Guilford First Selectman Matt Hoey

Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam

Hamden Mayor Adam Sendroff

Hebron Council Chair Tiffany Thiele

Killingworth First Selectman Eric Couture

Litchfield First Selectman Denise Raap

Madison First Selectman Peggy Lyons

Manchester Mayor Jay Moran

Meriden Mayor Kevin M. Scarpati

Middletown Mayor Gene Nocera

Milford Mayor Rich Smith

Naugatuck Mayor Pete Hess

New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez

New Fairfield First Selectman Pat Del Monaco

Newington Mayor Jon Trister

Newtown First Selectman Bruce Walczak

Norwalk Mayor Barbara Smyth

Norwich Mayor Swarnjit Singh

Pomfret First Selectman Maureen Nicholson

Redding First Selectman Julia Pemberton

Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi

Rocky Hill Mayor Allan Smith

Simsbury First Selectman Wendy Mackstutis

South Windsor Mayor Craig Zimmerman

Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons

Stratford Mayor David Chess

Trumbull First Selectman Vicki Tesoro

Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski, Jr.

West Hartford Appointive Mayor Shari Cantor

West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer

Weston First Selectman Sam Nestor

Westport First Selectman Kevin Christie

Wethersfield Mayor Ken Lesser

Windham Mayor Tom DeVivo

Windsor Mayor Nuchette Black-Burke

These new supporters join previously announced endorsements from Senator Richard Blumenthal, Senator Chris Murphy, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Congressman Jon Larson, Congressman Joe Courtney, Congressman Jim Himes, and Congresswoman Jahana Hayes, as well as the Connecticut District Laborers’ Council. The campaign will release additional endorsements in the coming days.