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Betsy McCaughey Launches GOP Bid for Connecticut Governor

1/15/2026

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Betsy McCaughey, former New York Lt. Gov., launched a Republican campaign for Connecticut governor.
She seeks to repeal housing laws and lower seniors' property taxes, calling Hartford a 'war on homeowners'.
McCaughey has lived in Greenwich and recalls Connecticut as 'the opportunity state,' proposing lower electric rates and banning offshore wind.
Lamont, the Democratic governor, seeks a third term, and McCaughey faces Fazio and Erin Stewart for the Republican nomination.

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Betsy McCaughey, former New York Lt. Gov., launched a Republican campaign for Connecticut governor.
She seeks to repeal housing laws and lower seniors' property taxes, calling Hartford a 'war on homeowners'.
McCaughey has lived in Greenwich and recalls Connecticut as 'the opportunity state,' proposing lower electric rates and banning offshore wind.
Lamont, the Democratic governor, seeks a third term, and McCaughey faces Fazio and Erin Stewart for the Republican nomination.