After 12 years as New Britain’s mayor, Erin Stewart declared Tuesday that she wants to run for governor — if enough people chip in to pay the costs. In announcing that she wants to run in 2026, Stewart,

In a News 8 exclusive, New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart sat down with News 8's chief political anchor Dennis House to discuss the 2026 race for Connecticut governor.

The young Republican mayor of New Britain laid down a marker for an expected 2026 campaign for governor with a relatively conventional pitch.

New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart is set to make a "major announcement" about her next plans in Connecticut politics. Stewart recently filed with the State Elections Enforcement Commission to form an exploratory committee.

The 2026 race for Connecticut governor is on, and the first candidate is at the starting line. New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart kicked off her exploratory campaign on Tuesday morning at her hometown’s City Hall.

Republican Mayor Erin Stewart is gearing up to officially announce her candidacy for governor on Tuesday, after formally filing the necessary paperwork to create an exploratory campaign for statewide office.

New Britain Republican Mayor Erin Stewart says she’s a member of a working class she says has been “forgotten” by Connecticut Democrats.

New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart announces that she will explore a run for governor during a press conference at the New Britain Town Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. Erin Stewart 01282025

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Stewart announced on Tuesday that she officially filed the paperwork with the state to "explore" a run for governor in 2026.