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Ned Lamont joins 2018 governor race
Posted: Updated:Ned Lamont, a well-known Greenwich Democrat, announced his candidacy for governor Wednesday.
At 2:30 p.m., he filed the official paperwork to become the seventh person to seek the party's nomination.
The businessman gained national attention in 2006 when he beat incumbent Sen. Joe Lieberman in the Democratic primary, although Lieberman later won the general election as an independent.
He also ran a failed campaign for governor in 2010 against current Gov. Dannel Malloy.
Since then, Lamont says he's been active around the state.
"I'll tell you the real reason I'm running for governor," he says. "It's because I believe in the state. I want you to believe in it, too."
As part of his grassroots campaign, he says he plans to visit every diner in the state.
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Gubernatorial candidate Ned Lamont campaigns in Fairfield
Gubernatorial candidate Ned Lamont campaigns in Fairfield
With Election Day just three weeks away, candidates are bringing their message to the public.
With Election Day just three weeks away, candidates are bringing their message to the public.
Vote 2018: 5th Congressional District Debate
Vote 2018: 5th Congressional District Debate
Vote 2018: 5th Congressional District Debate
Jahana Hayes (D) and Manny Santos (R), the candidates for Connecticut's 5th Congressional District, take part in a debate.
Jahana Hayes (D) and Manny Santos (R), the candidates for Connecticut's 5th Congressional District, take part in a debate.
Quinnipiac Poll: Lamont ahead of Stefanowski in gubernatorial race
Quinnipiac Poll: Lamont ahead of Stefanowski in gubernatorial race
The latest Quinnipiac Poll has Democrat Ned Lamont ahead of Republican Bob Stefanowski by eight points.
The latest Quinnipiac Poll has Democrat Ned Lamont ahead of Republican Bob Stefanowski by eight points.
The latest Quinnipiac Poll has Democrat Ned Lamont ahead of Republican Bob Stefanowski by eight points.
Vote 2018: 120th House District debate
Vote 2018: 120th House District debate
Candidates for the 120th House District seat Republican Jim Feehan, Democrat Phil Young, and the petition candidate Prez Palmer, participate in a debate.
Candidates for the 120th House District seat Republican Jim Feehan, Democrat Phil Young, and the petition candidate Prez Palmer, participate in a debate.
Candidates for the 120th House District seat Republican Jim Feehan, Democrat Phil Young, and the petition candidate Prez Palmer, participate in a debate.
Candidates for the 120th House District seat Republican Jim Feehan, Democrat Phil Young, and the petition candidate Prez Palmer, participate in a debate.
Vote 2018: 147th House District debate
Vote 2018: 147th House District debate
Candidates for the 147th House District Anzelmo Graziosi (R) and Matt Blumenthal (D) participate in a debate.
Candidates for the 147th House District Anzelmo Graziosi (R) and Matt Blumenthal (D) participate in a debate.
Candidates for the 147th House District Anzelmo Graziosi (R) and Matt Blumenthal (D) participate in a debate.
Candidates for the 147th House District Anzelmo Graziosi (R) and Matt Blumenthal (D) participate in a debate.
Vote 2018: 23rd state Senate District Debate
Vote 2018: 23rd state Senate District Debate
23rd state Senate District candidates John Rodriguez (R) and Dennis Bradley (D) participate in a debate. MORE: Connecticut Politics
23rd state Senate District candidates John Rodriguez (R) and Dennis Bradley (D) participate in a debate. MORE: Connecticut Politics
Vote 2018: 119th District Debate
Vote 2018: 119th District Debate
119th District candidates Kathy Kennedy (R) and Ellen Russell Beatty (D) participate in a debate.Vote 2018: 5th District GOP candidates
Vote 2018: 5th District GOP candidates
Three Republicans are looking to fill Connecticut's 5th Congressional District seat currently held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty.
Three Republicans are looking to fill Connecticut's 5th Congressional District seat currently held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty.
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Autopsy to be performed on newborn found in trash
Autopsy to be performed on newborn found in trash
Stamford police continue to search for the person who dumped a newborn baby in the trash at the City Carting and Recycling center.
Stamford police continue to search for the person who dumped a newborn baby in the trash at the City Carting and Recycling center.
Forecast: Sunny skies, cool temps on Thursday
Forecast: Sunny skies, cool temps on Thursday
Weather Update
Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $900 million, second-highest
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $900 million, second-highest
No winning lottery ticket was sold for the latest Mega Millions drawing, meaning the jackpot climbs to $868 million.
No winning lottery ticket was sold for the latest Mega Millions drawing, meaning the jackpot climbs to $868 million.
YouTube goes down for more than an hour
YouTube goes down for more than an hour
A Billboard advertisements for YouTube hang on a wall on October 5, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. YouTube has established itself as the biggest global platform for online video presentations. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
YouTube's video streaming service went out for more than an hour on Tuesday, apparently affecting locations around the world.
YouTube's video streaming service went out for more than an hour on Tuesday, apparently affecting locations around the world.
Student gives $6K she raised selling lemonade to sick classmate
Student gives $6K she raised selling lemonade to sick classmate
A Greenwich fifth-grader presented a check to a sick friend today after making over $6,000 at a lemonade she set up over the summer.
A Greenwich fifth-grader presented a check to a sick friend today after making over $6,000 at a lemonade she set up over the summer.
Chef’s Quick Tip: Soup that will help you lose weight
Chef’s Quick Tip: Soup that will help you lose weight
Christine Dunst, owner of Embody Wellness Company, shows how to make a soup that will help you lose weight and boost immunity.
Christine Dunst, owner of Embody Wellness Company, shows how to make a soup that will help you lose weight and boost immunity.
Housatonic Community College students honored with scholarships
Housatonic Community College students honored with scholarships
Hard work is literally paying off for some college students in Bridgeport.
Hard work is literally paying off for some college students in Bridgeport.
Poll: National Pasta Day
Poll: National Pasta Day
Happy National Pasta Day! There are over 600 known pasta shapes, what's your favorite pasta?
Happy National Pasta Day! There are over 600 known pasta shapes, what's your favorite pasta?
Happy National Pasta Day! There are over 600 known pasta shapes, what's your favorite pasta?
Newtown organization receives $10K donation to help fight addiction
Newtown organization receives $10K donation to help fight addiction
A local group dedicated to fighting addiction recently got a big corporate boost.
A local group dedicated to fighting addiction recently got a big corporate boost.
Tasty Tuesday: Granola Bar in Fairfield
Tasty Tuesday: Granola Bar in Fairfield
Granola Bar in Fairfield brings a gourmet flair to breakfast and lunch in Fairfield.
Granola Bar in Fairfield brings a gourmet flair to breakfast and lunch in Fairfield.
Granola Bar in Fairfield brings a gourmet flair to breakfast and lunch in Fairfield.
Granola Bar in Fairfield brings a gourmet flair to breakfast and lunch in Fairfield.
