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,

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

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.

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.

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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The longtime New Britain mayor says she is the Republicans' best chance to defeat Gov. Ned Lamont. But her support of President Donald Trump is already drawing criticism from Democrats.

New Britain’s mayor officially announced on Tuesday she filed paperwork to explore a run for governor.

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.