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2026 Connecticut Attorney General election

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2026 Connecticut Attorney General election

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Candidate William Tong John Bolton
Party Democratic Republican

Incumbent Attorney General

William Tong
Democratic



The 2026 Connecticut Attorney General election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Connecticut Attorney General. Incumbent Democratic Incumbent William Tong is seeking re-election to a third term.[1]

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Nominee

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Republican primary

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Candidates

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Nominee

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General election

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Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[b]
Margin
of error
William
Tong (D)
John
Bolton (R)
Other Undecided
University of New Hampshire[3] September 17–21, 2026 540 (LV) ± 4.2% 57% 30% — 13%

Notes

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  1. ↑ No relation to former National Security Advisor John Bolton
  2. ↑ Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear

References

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  1. 1 2 Dennis, House (January 19, 2025). "Connecticut Attorney General William Tong plans third term run, thinks Gov. Ned Lamont should seek reelection". WTNH (channel 8). Retrieved May 18, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ↑ "John Bolton, attorney and P&Z commissioner, announces state AG bid". Westport Journal. March 23, 2026. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ McKinley, Sean P.; Smith, Andrew E.; Azem, Zachary S.; Keirns, Tracy (September 24, 2026). "Lamont Leads in Re-Election Bid for Connecticut Governor; Residents Favor "No Excuse" Absentee Voting". University of New Hampshire. Retrieved September 24, 2026.
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