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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Republican Connecticut gubernatorial candidates took part in their final debate Wednesday at Saxe Middle School in New Canaan.
Republican Connecticut gubernatorial candidates took part in their final debate Wednesday at Saxe Middle School in New Canaan.
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VIDEO: New Canaan First Selectman Debate
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Meet the candidates in New Canaan's First Selectman race in this debate, hosted by News 12's John Craven.
Meet the candidates in New Canaan's First Selectman race in this debate, hosted by News 12's John Craven.
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Experts speculate on who will succeed Gov. Malloy
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Experts are speculating who will replace Gov. Dannel Malloy after he announced Thursday that he will not seek re-election to a third term in office.
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Blumenthal, Murphy host forum on fate of Planned Parenthood
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Rep. Himes holds town hall meeting in Bridgeport
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Rep. Jim Himes held a town hall meeting in Bridgeport Wednesday night to hear residents' concerns.
Rep. Jim Himes held a town hall meeting in Bridgeport Wednesday night to hear residents' concerns.
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Gov. Malloy announces he won't seek re-election
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Gov. Malloy unveils deep spending cuts, new taxes in budget
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Gov. Dannel P. Malloy unveiled almost $200 million in new taxes and fees in his budget presentation Wednesday afternoon, along with a dire warning for state workers.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy unveiled almost $200 million in new taxes and fees in his budget presentation Wednesday afternoon, along with a dire warning for state workers.
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Woman killed, man seriously hurt in motorcycle crash
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A young woman was killed and a man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Sunday evening in Bridgeport.
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Here's the latest News 12 Connecticut weather update.
Waffle House slaying suspect arrested after massive manhunt
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The mentally unstable gunman suspected of killing four people in a late-night shooting at a Waffle House restaurant was arrested near his apartment Monday after hiding from police for more than a day, authorities said.
The mentally unstable gunman suspected of killing four people in a late-night shooting at a Waffle House restaurant was arrested near his apartment Monday after hiding from police for more than a day, authorities said.
Van kills 9, injures 16 on Toronto street; driver in custody
Van kills 9, injures 16 on Toronto street; driver in custody
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A rented van jumped onto a crowded Toronto sidewalk Monday, killing nine people and injuring 16 before the driver fled and was later arrested in a confrontation with police, Canadian authorities said.
A rented van jumped onto a crowded Toronto sidewalk Monday, killing nine people and injuring 16 before the driver fled and was later arrested in a confrontation with police, Canadian authorities said.
Kids charged with threatening moviegoers with cap guns
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Several Stamford kids caught menacing customers with cap guns at a movie theater Sunday night are facing charges of reckless endangerment and breach of peace.
Several Stamford kids caught menacing customers with cap guns at a movie theater Sunday night are facing charges of reckless endangerment and breach of peace.
Stratford Restaurant Week returns for 4th year
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Stratford Restaurant Week returns for its fourth year. More than 30 of the town's restaurants are offering special prix fixe menus.
Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to boy
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Kensington Palace says the Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to her third child, a boy weighing 8 pounds, 7 ounces.
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Dancing in Stamford for a good cause! The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church held its fifth annual Zumba to Zap Hunger fundraiser over the weekend.
Milford combat veteran remembered for his work with military families
Milford combat veteran remembered for his work with military families
A Milford combat veteran who served in Vietnam was remembered as "an American hero whose tireless work with military families will never be forgotten."
A Milford combat veteran who served in Vietnam was remembered as "an American hero whose tireless work with military families will never be forgotten."
$12 million in funding to help protect, clean up Long Island Sound
$12 million in funding to help protect, clean up Long Island Sound
A group in Westport gathered Sunday to speak about the importance of taking care of the Long Island Sound.
A group in Westport gathered Sunday to speak about the importance of taking care of the Long Island Sound.
