Ryan Fazio, the Republican nominee for governor of Connecticut, announced his unanimous nomination by the Connecticut Republican Party on May 16, 2026. In a series of posts on social media, Fazio outlined his campaign’s focus and engagement with voters across the state.
On May 16, Fazio wrote, “I am honored to receive the unanimous nomination of the @ctgop to be your next governor. Now we begin the work of earning the trust of every resident across our state. Together, we will create a positive change for all of Connecticut.” Later that day, he posted another message: “CHANGE HARTFORD. SAVE CONNECTICUT.”
Two days later, on May 18, Fazio referenced an interview discussing his campaign’s priorities: “I was glad to join Dennis House yesterday to discuss our growing campaign to create affordability, opportunity, and hope again in our beautiful state. Watch the whole interview: https://t.co/UI06fAHK4J”
Fazio’s nomination comes as Connecticut prepares for its next gubernatorial election cycle. The Connecticut Republican Party selected him as their candidate in a unanimous vote during their nominating convention. As he begins his campaign, Fazio has emphasized themes such as economic opportunity and restoring hope in Connecticut.
