Campaign Timeline

Petition Start (Apr 28 2026):
Petition Deadline (Jun 9 2026):
Primary Day (Aug 11 2026):

Phase 1: Petition Campaign

April 28 – June 9, 2026

Budget: $340K – $375K

  • Apr 28: Petition collection begins
  • May: Party convention
  • Jun 9: Petition submission deadline

    Phase 2: Primary Sprint

    June 10 – August 11, 2026

    Budget: $400K – $800K

    • Aug 11: Primary Day

      Historical Context

      Connecticut has some of the most restrictive petitioning laws in the nation. Statewide candidates must collect signatures from one percent of registered voters in just six weeks, forcing campaigns to build a massive volunteer operation before the traditional election calendar begins.