Ned Lamont

Ned Lamont is an American politician serving as the 88th Governor of Connecticut since 2019. A Democrat, he previously served as the U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 1st congressional district from 2011 to 2015. Lamont was born on September 13, 1958, in New Haven, Connecticut. He graduated from Yale University and later earned a law degree from Yale Law School. Before entering politics, Lamont worked as a businessman and entrepreneur. He is known for his progressive policies and his efforts to promote economic development in Connecticut.