Candidate · November 3, 2026
Ryan Fazio
On the ballot for Governor · Connecticut
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§1On the ballot
Why this matters: This is exactly how the candidate appears on your ballot, from the state's official candidate list.
| Office | Governor · Connecticut1, |
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| Party on the ballot | Republican Party, Independent Party1, |
| Status | Challenger |
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§2Who they are
Why this matters: Background and experience help you judge how someone might do the job. These come from public records and the candidate's own materials.
Drafted by AI from the public sources cited. Each sentence links to its source.
Ryan Fazio was born in Norwalk, raised in Greenwich and earned a degree in economics from Northwestern University.3 He worked in energy, agriculture and shipping in Wilton and Stamford, and served on Greenwich's Representative Town Meeting and Energy Efficiency Committee.3 He was elected to the Connecticut Senate in 2021 and represents the 36th District.4
Why they say they're running
His campaign website says he is running for governor to make Connecticut more affordable, accountable and competitive, with a focus on lowering costs and strengthening the economy.4
Websites and accounts
- Campaign websiteryanfazio.com4,
5 - Facebookfacebook.com/ryanfazio4
- X (Twitter)x.com/ryanfazio4
- TikToktiktok.com/@ryanfazioct4
- Instagraminstagram.com/ryanfazioct4
- YouTubeyoutube.com/@ryanfazioct4
§3What they've said on the issues
Why this matters: These are positions the candidate has stated publicly — on their campaign website or in public statements — summarized in plain words with a link to where they said it. Issues they haven't spoken about publicly are left out.
Drafted by AI from the public sources cited. Each sentence links to its source.
Each issue has its own range of views. A position is marked on that range only when the candidate's own statement clearly matches one option; there is no overall left–right score.
Taxes and Budget
His campaign website says he would cut state income tax rates, providing more than $2.5 billion a year in tax relief when fully in effect.6
- Add or raise taxes on the highest incomes (for example, a tax on income over $1 million)
- Keep current rates
- Cut rates or move to a single flat rate
- Phase out the state income tax
His campaign website says he would put caps on property taxes.6
- Eliminate property taxes on primary homes
- Cap yearly increases or expand homeowner exemptions
- No new state caps or exemptions; leave property taxes to local governments
Housing
His campaign website says his housing plan would lower costs and grow the housing supply while protecting local control of zoning decisions.6
- Have states require cities to allow more types of housing, such as apartments near transit
- Give extra state or federal money to communities that allow more homes
- Leave zoning decisions to local governments
Energy and Climate
His campaign website says he would end the tax break that exempts large data centers from property and sales taxes for 20 years.6
§4Money
Why this matters: Campaigns report where their money comes from and how much they have left.
Candidates for governor file campaign-finance reports with the state, not the FEC, so this guide doesn't include their fundraising. Search the state's reports: eCRIS campaign finance filings search — Connecticut State Elections Enforcement Commission.7