She’s in. Erin26 files campaign committee for statewide office.

Erin Stewart has filed an exploratory committee for statewide office, expected to be a bid for governor in 2026.

Stewart, serving her 6th term as the Republican mayor of New Britain, will mark the beginning of the race as the keynote speaker at Thursday’s Grassroots East dinner.

The 39 year old New Britain native is the early frontrunner in the open race for the Republican nomination for governor. Stewart made unsuccessful runs for governor and lieutenant governor in 2018.

Party stalwart Val Marino of Waterbury is the Stewart committee’s treasurer.

Published January 23, 2025.