Themis Klarides files initial paperwork in potential run for governor

Former Connecticut House Republican leader Themis Klarides filed initial paperwork in a potential run in the 2022 Connecticut governor’s race.

Klarides filed initial paperwork with the state today.

Klarides is at the Republican Governors’ Association meeting in Nashville Wednesday. She released a statement saying, “As I consider a candidacy for Governor in 2022, today I will be filing paperwork with the State Elections Enforcement Commission to indicate that I will be expending personal resources as part of this consideration. At this point, I will not be accepting contributions or conducting any fundraising as I conduct my due diligence. I believe deeply in the potential of our state, and that the status quo of the Lamont administration has failed our families. I look forward to listening to voters across the state as I carefully consider what is best for our state, our people, and my family."

She is the first candidate to potentially enter the race.