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Power & Politics: What's next for CT leaders? Gov. Lamont and State Rep. Elliott face off in August primary

Vice Chair of the Connecticut Democratic Party Jimmy Tickey and Chair of the Connecticut Republican Party Ben Proto join the program this week.

News 12 Staff

May 23, 2026, 4:32 PM

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Vice Chair of the Connecticut Democratic Party Jimmy Tickey and Chair of the Connecticut Republican Party Ben Proto join News 12's Mark Sudol to discuss the recent the state Republican and Democratic political conventions, the investigation into New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart, what issues will decide the upcoming elections and a possible Eversource rate increase among other topics.

Democratic State Rep. and candidate for governor Josh Elliott discusses his results at the state Democratic political convention, the first primary against a governor in nearly half a century and his campaign among other topics.

Graduates at the Coast Guard Academy braved sweltering heat to hear President Donald Trump deliver the keynote address.

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