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Connecticut · Connecticut House District 8 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Francis Lombard

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2026 race · Connecticut House District 8

77% chance of winning · race rated Lean D

77%23%

74% chance of winning · race rated Lean D

74%26%
● Francis Lombard● William Gifford
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