Guy Smith Falls 5,000 Short.

There’s no third way onto the statewide primary ballot in Connecticut. You either qualify at the convention or collect thousands of signatures. It’s official. Democrat Guy Smith fell 5,ooo signatures short of the 15,000 he needed to join Ned Lamont and Joe Ganim in the August 14th party contest for governor.

Smith had promised a mysterious third way to fix the state’s finances that would avoid tax increases and cuts in the state’s workforce. The message failed to inspire supporters in what started as a crowded Democratic field of hopefuls. Susan Bysiewicz bluffed her way into becoming Lamont’s running mate. Luke Bronin withdrew from the field of battle. Dita Barghava is challenging endorsed candidate Shawn Wooden for treasurer. Chris Mattei is in a three-way primary for attorney general. Smith’s campaign now concludes.