Democratic, working families party candidate for Governor, Connecticut
On your ballot Governor, Connecticut (certified list (opens in a new tab), verified October 9, 2026)
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Of 8 statements on the record, 3 raised concerns about data centers, 1 was mixed and 4 carry no label.
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Position History: Chronological record of positions across sourced statements.
- · Mixed · WSHU
- · Raises concern · WSHU
- · Raises concern · ctmirror.org
- · Raises concern · Hartford Business Journal
What they said
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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.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 15, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Connecticut Public (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Archived copy: Wayback Machine (opens in a new tab).
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Governor Ned Lamont said data centers will not be built in Connecticut and locals can say no to them
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: October 15, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Ocean State Media (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Archived copy: Wayback Machine (opens in a new tab).
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Gov. Lamont said Connecticut should slow down new data centers unless they bring new power generation with them.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 21, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- ctmirror.org (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "Connecticut should slow down new data centers unless they bring new power generation with them".
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Governor Ned Lamont said he does not want hyperscale data centers in Connecticut unless developers add enough electricity generation to serve them
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 21, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Hartford Business Journal (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "does not want hyperscale data centers in Connecticut unless developers add enough electricity generation to serve them".
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Connecticut already has smaller data centers located throughout the state
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: September 7, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- WSHU (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: No label: the words are not clearly the speaker's own. The two first readings differed, and a third reading of the statement and its source held it.
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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
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 7, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- WSHU (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: No label: the words support none. Both readings of the statement held it.
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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
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 7, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- WSHU (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "open to building IT infrastructure in Connecticut, but there is no place for massive data centers in the state".
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Lamont stated a major data center would demand a large amount of electricity, which could raise electric rates for residents
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 7, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- WSHU (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "a major data center would demand a large amount of electricity, which could raise electric rates for residents".
Where we looked
The record last searched for Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz's words on October 20, 2026.
How they voted
No vote on a data center measure on the record.
Others in this race
- Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey Republican, independent · Governor · the race page
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