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State Overview
Capital
Hartford
Population
3,610,000
Electoral Votes
7
Governor
Ned Lamont (Democrat)
House Delegation
5 Democrats
State Leadership
Governor
Ned Lamont
DemocratU.S. Senators
- Richard Blumenthal
- Chris Murphy
House Delegation
5 Democrats
Congressional Districts: 5
State Legislature
Democrats control both the Senate and the House
Elections Snapshot
Next Major Election
November 2026 General
Electoral Votes
7
Congressional Districts
5
Local News from Connecticut
Sports
Biological Males Dominate Girls' Track in Torrington—Parents Say Enough
Torrington parents are demanding action after biological males competing in girls' track events swept top spots, sparking outrage over fairness and Title IX protections for female athletes.
Torrington · Jul 13, 2026
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