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Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont faced a Democratic primary challenge from state Rep. Josh Elliott.
What the evidence shows
Although older than 24 hours, this is one of the consequential election reports in the current cycle. AP’s piece directly identifies Lamont and Elliott as the primary opponents, and the claim is independently checkable in Connecticut election filings and candidate lists.
Evidence considered
- AP names Lamont as the incumbent.
- AP names Elliott as the challenger.
- AP frames the contest as a Democratic primary.
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