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Connecticut Governor 2026: where the candidates stand on data centers

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot, from the Connecticut Secretary of the State's list. The officeholder comes first, then the Republican and Democratic nominees together by last name, then everyone else by last name; in each group a candidate with a statement or vote on the record comes first (how the order works). Each has the same space. The list: Connecticut Secretary of the State, 2026 November Town Election Ballots (official sample ballots, State Election, November 3, 2026, one per town) (The index page says sample ballots are added on a rolling basis and was last updated October 6, 2026; each ballot is headed State Election November 3, 2026).

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The candidates

  1. Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz

    Democratic, working families party

    Of 8 statements on the record, 3 raised concerns about data centers, 1 was mixed and 4 carry no label.

    What they said

    0 3 1

    What they did

    No vote on a data center measure on the record.

    8 statements · 0 votes on the record

    Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz's page · In their own words

  2. Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey

    Republican, independent

    Fazio is critical of Lamont's efforts in pushing for past legislation that allowed data centers to get tax breaks, saying no well connected companies should get special tax benefits at the expense of middle class families.

    Their newest statement on the record, October 15, 2026, Connecticut Public.

    What they said

    4 statements on the record

    What they did

    No vote on a data center measure on the record.

    4 statements · 0 votes on the record

    Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey's page · In their own words

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In their own words

Where does Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz stand on data centers?

Of 8 statements on the record, 3 raised concerns about data centers, 1 was mixed and 4 carry no label.

Statements 8 statements

  1. · paraphrased

    Lamont says he is against bigger hyperscale AI data centers and is concerned they will stress local energy grids and lead to higher electricity costs.

    Connecticut Public · [Archived Copy] · Full quote, context and sources

  2. · paraphrased

    Governor Ned Lamont said data centers will not be built in Connecticut and locals can say no to them

    Ocean State Media · [Archived Copy] · Full quote, context and sources

  3. · paraphrased

    Gov. Lamont said Connecticut should slow down new data centers unless they bring new power generation with them.

    ctmirror.org · Full quote, context and sources

  4. · paraphrased

    Governor Ned Lamont said he does not want hyperscale data centers in Connecticut unless developers add enough electricity generation to serve them

    Hartford Business Journal · Full quote, context and sources

  5. · paraphrased · label set by a tiebreak

    Connecticut already has smaller data centers located throughout the state

    WSHU · Full quote, context and sources

  6. · paraphrased

    Lamont said proposals in which a developer offers to supply its own water and electrical power can be reviewed on a case by case basis

    WSHU · Full quote, context and sources

  7. · paraphrased

    Governor Ned Lamont said he is open to building IT infrastructure in Connecticut, but there is no place for massive data centers in the state

    WSHU · Full quote, context and sources

  8. · paraphrased

    Lamont stated a major data center would demand a large amount of electricity, which could raise electric rates for residents

    WSHU · Full quote, context and sources

Votes 0 votes

No vote on a data center measure on the record.

Where does Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey stand on data centers?

Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey has 4 statements on data centers on the record.

Statements 4 statements

  1. · paraphrased

    Fazio is critical of Lamont's efforts in pushing for past legislation that allowed data centers to get tax breaks, saying no well connected companies should get special tax benefits at the expense of middle class families.

    Connecticut Public · [Archived Copy] · Full quote, context and sources

  2. · paraphrased

    State Senator Ryan Fazio said he opposes special tax benefits for data centers and other well connected companies

    Ocean State Media · [Archived Copy] · Full quote, context and sources

  3. · paraphrased

    Fazio called for repeal of a tax break for data centers and for guardrails on the industry, including a requirement that data centers bring their own power

    Hartford Courant · Full quote, context and sources

  4. · paraphrased

    Ryan Fazio, ranking Republican on the legislature Energy and Technology Committee, said he was not calling for a blanket ban or moratorium on data centers

    Hartford Courant · Full quote, context and sources

Votes 0 votes

No vote on a data center measure on the record.

Candidates and their order come from the Connecticut Secretary of the State's list, verified October 9, 2026. Every candidate, by state · How the record reads leaders.

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