2006 United States Senate election in Connecticut

none 2006 Connecticut Senate election March 2026 November 2017 2006 United States Senate elections 2006 United States Senate election in Connecticut Connecticut presidential no 2000 United States Senate election in Connecticut 2000 November 7, 2006 59.87%https://worldcat.org/arcviewer/1/CZL/2008/01/03/0000078719/viewer/file77.html Summary of election day registration, turnout and absentee ballot statistics, November 7, 2006 CT State Library 2012 United States Senate election in Connecticut 2012 File:Joe Lieberman official portrait 2 (cropped) (cropped).jpg x150px Joe Lieberman Connecticut for Liebermana Although Lieberman ran on the Connecticut for Lieberman party ticket which appeared on the ballot, he sat in the Senate as an Independent Democrat. 564,095 49.71% 220px County results 220px Municipality results 220px Congressional district results Lieberman: #D1C554 40–50% #BAB24A 50–60% #918B3A 60–70% Lamont: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman Democratic Party (United States) Joe Lieberman Independenta NedLamont2006 (cropped).jpg Ned Lamont Democratic Party (United States) 450,844 39.73% File:AlanSchlesinger2006 (cropped).jpg Alan Schlesinger Republican Party (United States) 109,198 9.62% The 2006 United States Senate election in Connecticut was held November 7, 2006. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman won his fourth and final term in the Senate, under the Connecticut for Lieberman party banner. Lieberman originally ran as a Democrat, but lost the August 8 Democratic primary to former Greenwich selectman, businessman, and future Connecticut governor Ned Lamont. Lieberman had been seen as vulnerable to a primary challenge due to his hawkish views on foreign policy, particularly his support for the Iraq War, and Lamont ran as an antiwar challenger, receiving support from the left of the party.2006-08-09 Pro-war Lieberman loses Senate primary http://www.theguardian.com/world/2006/aug/09/usa.davidfickling 2021-11-06 the Guardian en The Republicans nominated Alan Schlesinger, the former mayor of Derby, whose campaign was marred by allegations of inappropriate gambling activities. After losing the primary, Lieberman ran as a third-party candidate with the newly formed Connecticut for Lieberman party. He was not a member of this party, remaining a registered Democrat throughout the campaign.MacEachern Frank Lieberman registers to vote as a Democrat, wife and daughter unaffiliated The Stamford Times September 18, 2007 http://www.thestamfordtimes.com/stamford_templates/stamford_story/289850115142016.php August 12, 2011 July 2020 medicmedic Most polls had Lieberman defeating Lamont. Lieberman raised more than double what Lamont did during the campaign, and won the general election. He continued to caucus with the Democrats, and was listed in the Senate records as an Independent Democrat.2006-12-27 U.S. Senate: Senators Home https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?Name=Lieberman 2021-11-06 https://web.archive.org/web/20061227185804/https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?Name=Lieberman December 27, 2006 Lamont ran for governor in 2010, losing in the primary to eventual two-term governor Dannel Malloy. He ran again in 2018, winning both the primary election and the general election, and was re-elected in 2022. Democratic primary The primary elections were held on August 8.In The United States District Court For The District Of Connecticut Hartford Division https://www.justice.gov/crt/united-states-district-court-district-connecticut-hartford-division-0 www.justice.gov 2 July 2020 en 6 August 2015 The Democratic Party primary pitted Lieberman against Lamont.Tarr David Benenson Bon Elections A to Z 2012 SAGE 978-0-87289-769-4 15 https://books.google.com/books?id=x1ai7Vtiiu0C&pg=PA15 en Candidates Joe Lieberman, incumbent U.S. Senator and Democratic nominee for vice president in 2000 Ned Lamont, former Greenwich selectman Campaign Because Connecticut was believed to be a Democratic stronghold, political analysts considered its Senate seat safe to remain Democratic,CQPolitics https://web.archive.org/web/20071012234612/http://www.cqpolitics.com/risk_rating_senate.html October 12, 2007 Sabato's Crystal Ball https://web.archive.org/web/20090808073519/http://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/article.php?id=DNW2006081001 August 8, 2009 but Lieberman's continued support for conservative and Bush administration policies made him vulnerable to a Democratic primary challenger. Lieberman was criticized for a lack of commitment to the Democratic Party,https://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/04/nyregion/04lieberman.html?ex=1309665600&en=b7084acf5ed65d2e&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss The New York Times Lieberman Plans Independent Bid if Primary Fails William Yardley July 4, 2006 May 27, 2010 opposition to affirmative action;https://www.nytimes.com/library/politics/camp/080800wh-lieberman-record.html The New York Times August 8, 2000 May 27, 2010 Senator Often Stands to Right of His Party his opposition to a Connecticut state law that would require Catholic hospitals to provide emergency contraception to rape victims,Yale Daily News - Activists clash over proposed 'Plan B' bill December 2016 InternetArchiveBot yes his membership in the bipartisan Gang of 14,connecticutchoicevoice.com https://web.archive.org/web/20160305053505/http://www.connecticutchoicevoice.com/ March 5, 2016 his support of Florida Governor Jeb Bush's involvement in the Terri Schiavo case,Florida Baptist Witness: Publishing Good News since 1884 https://web.archive.org/web/20040228201201/http://www.floridabaptistwitness.com/1712.article February 28, 2004 his initial willingness to compromise on Social Security privatization,https://archive.today/20120908224243/http://www.nytimes.com/2005/03/07/politics/07lieberman.html?ex=1267938000&en=9c4ea5f10f7a9786&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland/ The New York Times > Washington > On Social Security, Lieberman the Centrist Ruffles Democratic Feathers alliances with Republicans;Swing State Project December 2016 InternetArchiveBot yes and his attacks on other Democrats.https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/06/20/AR2006062001439.html The Washington Post Lieberman Vs. the Democrats Harold Meyerson June 21, 2006 May 27, 2010https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5138-2001Jul16.html The Washington Post Democrats Criticize Their Own -- and Bush July 17, 2001 May 27, 2010Nebraska Democratic Party: What Lieberman Can Learn From Ben Nelson https://web.archive.org/web/20160309040324/http://www.nebraskademocrats.org/blog/59/what-lieberman-can-learn-from-ben-nelson March 9, 2016 On March 13, 2006, Lamont announced his candidacy. He was more liberal than Lieberman, but he was not immune to criticism from within his party. The New Republic senior editor and "liberal hawk" Jonathan Chait, who was critical of Lieberman on a variety of issues, wrote: I can't quite root for Lieberman to lose his primary. What's holding me back is that the anti-Lieberman campaign has come to stand for much more than Lieberman's sins. It's a test of strength for the new breed of left-wing activists who are flexing their muscles within the party. These are exactly the sorts of fanatics who tore the party apart in the late 1960s and early 1970s. They think in simple slogans and refuse to tolerate any ideological dissent.https://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-chait7may07,0,3857801.column?coll=la-news-comment-opinions Don't let the left defeat Lieberman Chait Jonathan May 7, 2006 Los Angeles Times September 26, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20060707235336/http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-chait7may07,0,3857801.column?coll=la-news-comment-opinions July 7, 2006 Early polling showed Lieberman with as much as a 46-point lead,http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x11385.xml?ReleaseID=909 https://web.archive.org/web/20090806025029/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x11385.xml?ReleaseID=909 dead August 6, 2009 Rell Flying High In Connecticut Gov Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Anti-Bush, Anti-War Feeling Does Not Hurt Lieberman Quinnipiac University May 2, 2006 August 25, 2006 but subsequent polls showed Lamont gaining until he took the lead just weeks before the primary.http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x11385.xml?ReleaseID=940 https://web.archive.org/web/20090803062758/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x11385.xml?ReleaseID=940 dead August 3, 2009 Lamont Inches Ahead Of Lieberman In Dem Primary, Quinnipiac University Connecticut Poll Finds; Incumbent Still Leads In 3-Way November Matchup Quinnipiac University July 20, 2006 August 25, 2006 A controversy about a "kiss" Lieberman supposedly received from Bush during the 2005 State of the Union address highlighted concerns that he was too close to Bush to be a credible Democratic nominee."Lieberman Hopes His Fate Isn’t Sealed With a Kiss." New York Times. July 16, 2006. Retrieved 2017-05-18. Lieberman released several campaign advertisements over the summer seeking to connect himself to former President Bill Clinton and to portray Lamont as standing for little more than opposition to Lieberman. Lamont struck back with an ad produced by political consultant Bill Hillsman, in which a narrator says, "Meet Ned Lamont. He can't make a decent cup of coffee, he's a bad karaoke singer, and he has a messy desk." Lamont then chimes in, "Aren't you sick of political attack ads that insult your intelligence? Senator Lieberman, let's stick to issues and pledge to support whoever wins the Democratic primary."Pazniokas Mark https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-2006-07-11-0607110607-story.html SENATOR WOULD FORM PARTY THE HARTFORD COURANT 2006-07-11 2020-10-04 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWSN2zbydKw https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/dWSN2zbydKw 2021-12-22 live Video Ned Lamont Has a Messy Desk YouTube July 10, 2006 2020-10-04 From mid-morning August 7 to well past August 9, Lieberman's official campaign site was taken offline; officials from Lieberman's campaign claimed "dirty politics" and "Rovian tactics" by Lamont's supporters, and more specifically, a sustained Distributed Denial of Service attack that, according to the Lieberman campaign, had left the site down for several days.http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/08/08/lieberman.website/ Lieberman blames Rove-like tactics for Web site disruption Yoon Robert August 8, 2006 CNN.com September 26, 2008 Tim Tagaris, Lamont's Internet communications director, denied the charge and attributed the downtime to the fact that the Lieberman campaign had chosen an inferior web host, or ISP, paying $15/month to operate its site (as opposed to the $1,500/month the Lamont campaign spent).Topic Galleries - Courant.com December 2016 InternetArchiveBot yes "Daily Kos: CT-Sen: Here is the filing for web hosting https://web.archive.org/web/20160303190234/http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2006/8/8/181016/9275 March 3, 2016 ". Dailykos.com.Joe Lieberman: Lieberman Campaign's Website Woes Own Damn Fault https://web.archive.org/web/20080828002951/http://www.wonkette.com/politics/top/lieberman-campaigns-website-woes-own-damn-fault-192917.php August 28, 2008 On December 20, 2006, a joint investigation by Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal's office and the U.S. attorney's office cleared the Lamont campaign of the hacking accusations. A spokesman for Kevin O'Connor, the U.S. Attorney for Connecticut, said, "The investigation has revealed no evidence the problems the website experienced were the result of criminal conduct."http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/local/scn-sa-hackers2dec20,0,2766414.story?coll%3Dstam-news-local-headlines HOME - the Advocate April 21, 2009 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090328191703/http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/local/scn-sa-hackers2dec20,0,2766414.story?coll=stam-news-local-headlines March 28, 2009 mdy-all Lieberman was backed by the Human Rights Campaign, the United States Chamber of Commerce, the Defenders of Wildlife, and Planned Parenthood; he was endorsed by The Hartford Courant, The New Haven Register, and the Connecticut Post.https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4778219.stm Profile: Ned Lamont BBC News 2006-08-10 2020-10-04 The Hartford Courant newspaper - which endorsed his opponent, Joe Lieberman, in the Democratic primary - estimated his fortune at between $90m and $300m (£47m and £157m) in June 2006. Lamont was backed by the National Organization for Women, MoveOn.org, and Democracy for America; he was endorsed by The New York Times.https://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/30/opinion/30sun1.html A Senate Race in Connecticut The New York Times 2006-07-30 2020-10-04 We endorse Ned Lamont in the Democratic primary for Senate in Connecticut. Lamont won the primary with 51.79% of the vote to Lieberman's 48.21%.http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/files/elections/2006/by_state/CT_Page_0808.html?SITE=CTHARELN&SECTION=POLITICS Connecticut primary results Hartford Courant August 10, 2006 August 25, 2006 March 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130325075023/http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/files/elections/2006/by_state/CT_Page_0808.html?SITE=CTHARELN&SECTION=POLITICS dead In his concession speech, Lieberman announced that he would keep his promise to run as an independent if he lost the Democratic primary.http://www.wfsb.com/politics/9651206/detail.html Joe Lieberman's Concession Speech WFSB August 9, 2006 August 25, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927010618/http://www.wfsb.com/politics/9651206/detail.html September 27, 2007 dead mdy-all In the Republican primary, Alan Schlesinger drew fire in July when it was revealed that he had been gambling under an alias in order to avoid detection as a card counter. Schlesinger remained in the race despite calls to withdraw, ultimately becoming the Republican nominee when no other candidates entered the race. Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of July 19, 2006CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJoe Lieberman (D)$8,730,280$6,662,499$3,487,184Ned Lamont (D)$4,171,447$3,758,517$414,284Source: Federal Election Commission2006 Election United States Senate - Connecticut https://www.fec.gov/data/elections/senate/CT/2006/ Federal Election Commission Debate On July 6, 2006, Lamont and Lieberman met in a televised debate held by a Connecticut NBC-TV affiliate and carried live nationally by C-SPAN. Journalists in the studio asked questions, with several videotaped questions by voters also included. The debate largely centered on the Iraq war and the candidates' records and experience.https://www.c-span.org/video/?193302-1/connecticut-democratic-primary-debate Complete video: Connecticut Democratic Primary Debate July 6, 2006 C-span.org January 2, 2019 Convention In order to force Lieberman into a primary, Lamont needed to get the support of at least 15% of the total delegates at the Democratic convention. He would end up easily doing so.https://www.npr.org/2006/05/20/5419881/connecticuts-lieberman-forced-into-fall-primary Connecticut's Lieberman Forced into Fall Primary Amy Jeffries May 20, 2006 NPR May 19, Democratic convention Democratic Party (United States) Joe Lieberman (incumbent) 1,004 66.53% Democratic Party (United States) Ned Lamont 505 33.47% 1,509 100.00% Results thumb|220px|Results by county Lamont: #86B6F2 50–60% #4389E3 60–70% #1666CB 70–80% #0645B4 80–90% #002B84 >90% Lieberman: #73D873 50–60% #42CA42 60–70% Results by county thumb|220px|Results by municipality Lamont: #86B6F2 50–60% #4389E3 60–70% #1666CB 70–80% #0645B4 80–90% #002B84 >90% Lieberman: #73D873 50–60% #42CA42 60–70% Results by municipality August 8, Democratic primary resultshttps://electionhistory.ct.gov/eng/contests/view/7372 2006 Aug 8: Democratic Primary: United States Senator: State of Connecticut Ned Lamont Democratic Party (United States) 146,404 51.75% Joe Lieberman (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 136,490 48.25% 282,894 100.00% General election Candidates thumb|right|180px|Ned Lamont Ned Lamont (D): On August 8, Greenwich businessman Ned Lamont received 52% of the vote in the Democratic primary for one of Connecticut's seats in the United States Senate, defeating incumbent Senator Joe Lieberman, who ran in the November election as a petitioning candidate of the Connecticut for Lieberman party line. To get on the primary ballot on May 19, 2006, Lamont received 33% of the vote at the Democratic State Convention, well above the 15% threshold needed to appear on the ballot without having to collect signatures.https://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/articles/2006/05/19/lieberman_lamont_face_off_at_democratic_convention/ Lieberman wins nomination, but Lamont forces primary The Boston Globe Susan Haigh May 19, 2006 May 2026 medicmedic Sean Smith, Lieberman's campaign manager at the time, dismissed his performance, claiming that many delegates at the convention saw the endorsement question as a "free vote" to "register displeasure with Lieberman without it costing them anything", and speculated that they would return to Lieberman in the primary. Lieberman dismissed Smith as his campaign manager the morning after his primary defeat on August 8.http://blog.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2006/05/conn_senate_liebermans_primary.html Conn. Senate: Lieberman's Primary Fight Getting More Interesting The Washington Post Cillizza, Chris May 22, 2006 Lamont differed from Lieberman on various issues. He opposed the Iraq War and the USA Patriot Act, opposed the creditor-friendly changes to U.S. bankruptcy law, opposed federal intervention in cases such as the Terri Schiavo case, opposed the federal earmark system, and said he would have been much more aggressive than Lieberman against the Samuel Alito nomination.Why Ned Lamont is a Democrat http://www.inthesetimes.com/site/main/article/2549/ Sam Seder March 21, 2006 November 9, 2006 In These Times August 13, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060813144418/http://www.inthesetimes.com/site/main/article/2549/ dead Alan Schlesinger (R): On May 20, 2006, Connecticut Republicans nominated former Derby Mayor Alan Schlesinger. In July, it was revealed that he was involved in inappropriate gambling activities: he gambled under the alias "Alan Gold" to avoid detection as a card counter. On July 21, the Hartford Courant reported that Schlesinger had been sued by two New Jersey casinos for gambling debts. He quickly faced flak from state party officials and some, including Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell, called on him to withdraw.https://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/articles/2006/07/13/gop_leaders_urge_schlesinger_to_reconsider_senate_candidacy/ Republican U.S. Senate candidate says he won't step aside The Boston Globe Susan Haigh July 13, 2006 November 9, 2006May 2026 medicmedic Connecticut GOP chairman George Gallo had considered previous Republican Senate candidate Jack Orchulli as a possible replacement if Schlesinger had withdrawn.http://www.journalinquirer.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=16922433&BRD=985&PAG=461&dept_id=161556&rfi=6 Orchulli in the wings for Republicans? But Schlesinger insists he won't fold Journal Inquirer Don Michak July 14, 2006 September 14, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060721003732/http://www.journalinquirer.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=16922433&BRD=985&PAG=461&dept_id=161556&rfi=6 July 21, 2006 dead mdy-all On July 24, Courant columnist Kevin Rennie suggested former State Senator Bill Aniskovich of Branford—who was defeated in 2004 while seeking his eighth term—would replace Schlesinger if he withdrew.http://politicalwire.com/archives/2006/07/24/will_dole_enter_the_fray_in_connecticut.html Will Dole Enter the Fray in Connecticut? Political Wire Kevin Rennie July 24, 2006 July 25, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20071006200746/http://politicalwire.com/archives/2006/07/24/will_dole_enter_the_fray_in_connecticut.html October 6, 2007 dead mdy-all Other possible replacements included U.S. Attorney Kevin O'Connor, State Senator John McKinney of Fairfield and Derby state representative Themis Klarides.https://connecticutlocalpolitics.blogspot.com/2006/07/replacements.html The Replacements Connecticut Local Politics July 25, 2006 thumb|right|Joe Lieberman Joe Lieberman (I), the incumbent three-term senator, was running for his fourth term. Lieberman was Al Gore's vice presidential running mate in the 2000 election. Gore lost the election to George W. Bush. After a heated primary, Lieberman lost to Lamont, 52% to 48%. Soon after his defeat, his campaign submitted the required signatures to run under the new Connecticut for Lieberman Party. While many of his Democratic colleagues tried to convince him not to run, he stood firm. The day after losing in the primary, Lieberman fired most of his campaign staff, including his campaign manager.http://www.nysun.com/article/37717 Lieberman Starts Campaign as an Independent As Favorite To Win Senate Race in November The New York Sun Susan Haigh David Espo August 11, 2006 Ralph Ferrucci (G): Connecticut Green Party nominee, artist, truck driver, 2004 congressional candidate, and 2003 "Guilty Party" New Haven mayoral candidate. Ferrucci received more than 15% of the vote when he challenged New Haven mayor John DeStefano Jr. in 2003. He had the least amount of money on hand of all the candidates and claimed to be the only candidate to publicly state his disapproval over Israel's invasion of Lebanon.http://www.politicalgateway.com/cand.php?id=335&page=press&prid=633 Israel Invasion of Lebanon July 31, 2006 November 12, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20061111194520/http://www.politicalgateway.com/cand.php?id=335&page=press&prid=633 November 11, 2006 dead mdy-all Timothy Knibbs (CC) ran as the nominee of the Concerned Citizens Party. He also ran for the state's other senate seat in 2004. Campaign Connecticut for Lieberman party 200px|thumb|left|Lieberman during his re-election campaign on a third party ticket On June 12, Lamont began running radio ads promising if he lost the primary to endorse Lieberman and challenging Lieberman to make a similar pledge. Lieberman refused; his campaign manager, Sean Smith said, "Are we going to support Ned Lamont? Uh, no!"http://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/6/13/10198/0376 Lieberman Rebuffs Lamont Challenge - Will Not Support if Lamont Wins June 13, 2006 November 9, 2006 On July 3 in Hartford, Lieberman announced that he would collect signatures to guarantee himself a position on the November ballot. Lieberman and Smith said that Lieberman would run as a "petitioning Democrat" and caucus with Senate Democrats if elected.http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/07/03/lieberman/index.html Lieberman to run regardless of primary results July 3, 2006 November 9, 2006 CNN.com On July 10, the Lieberman campaign officially filed paperwork allowing him to collect signatures to form a new political party, the Connecticut for Lieberman party. Lieberman campaign files forms to run as petitioning candidate Associated Press Susan Haigh July 10, 2006 Accessed November 9, 2006 After Lieberman's announcement, independent polls showed him favored to win a plurality or outright majority of the vote in a three-way general election. The petition issue led to charges against the Lieberman campaign of political opportunism and lack of respect for the political process.http://www.journalinquirer.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=16800389&BRD=985&PAG=461&dept_id=565859&rfi=6 Democracy an insult to those who live only for power June 16, 2006 November 9, 2006 Journal Inquirer dead https://web.archive.org/web/20060622050527/http://www.journalinquirer.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=16800389&BRD=985&PAG=461&dept_id=565859&rfi=6 June 22, 2006 Lieberman received strong support from many prominent conservative pundits and publications. "[H]is most vocal support came from places like The Weekly Standard, National Review, and Commentary Magazine; Sean Hannity, Bill Kristol and right-wing radio hosts cheered for his victory."Greenwald, Glenn (January 21, 2011) Bipartisan praise for Joe Lieberman https://web.archive.org/web/20110121201503/http://www.salon.com/news/opinion/glenn_greenwald/2011/01/21/lieberman/index.html January 21, 2011 , Salon.com Thus "Lieberman was able to run in the general election as the de facto Republican candidate—every major Republican office-holder in the state endorsed him—and to supplement that GOP base with strong support from independents."Kornacki, Steve (January 24, 2011) The most cowardly act of a retiring politician https://web.archive.org/web/20110629103650/http://www.salon.com/news/politics/war_room/2011/01/24/lieberman_hutchison_retire/index.html June 29, 2011 , Salon.com On August 29, Lieberman began airing an ad, "Soothing", featuring images of a sunset over an ocean beach, while a female narrator says "you might enjoy a break from Ned Lamont's negative advertising. So just sit back and think about—good stuff." The Lamont campaign stood by its ads.News and notes from the campaign trail August 30, 2006 Associated Press There was some debate over what impact Lieberman's campaign would have on several tight House races in Connecticut. Some argued that Lieberman would bring out Republican supporters, who would vote for Lieberman and then cross over to support the Republican House candidates. Of those candidates, incumbents Nancy Johnson and Rob Simmons lost their bids for reelection while Chris Shays was reelected. Democratic reaction On August 9, Democratic Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid and DSCC Chair Chuck Schumer issued the following joint statement on the Connecticut Senate race: The Democratic voters of Connecticut have spoken and chosen Ned Lamont as their nominee. Both we and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) fully support Mr. Lamont's candidacy. Congratulations to Ned on his victory and on a race well run. Joe Lieberman has been an effective Democratic Senator for Connecticut and for America. But the perception was that he was too close to George Bush and this election was, in many respects, a referendum on the President more than anything else. The results bode well for Democratic victories in November and our efforts to take the country in a new direction.http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/08/09/democratic.primaries/index.html Democratic leadership quickly backs Lamont August 9, 2006 October 31, 2006 CNN dead https://web.archive.org/web/20060831171910/http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/08/09/democratic.primaries/index.html August 31, 2006 According to The Hill, a Democratic aide to a high-ranking senator commented that Lieberman might be stripped of his Democratic privileges in the Senate. "At this point Lieberman cannot expect to just keep his seniority," said the aide. "He can't run against a Democrat and expect to waltz back to the caucus with the same seniority as before. It would give the view that the Senate is a country club rather than representative of a political party and political movement."http://hill1.thehill.com/thehill/opencms/TheHill/News/Frontpage/081606/news1.html Dem angst escalates Bolton Alexander The Hill August 16, 2006 October 31, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060823154742/http://hill1.thehill.com/thehill/opencms/TheHill/News/Frontpage/081606/news1.html August 23, 2006 dead mdy-all On August 21, a group of New Haven Democrats cited Connecticut General Statutes section 9–61 in a complaint filed with the New Haven Democratic Registrar of Voters, Sharon Ferrucci, demanding that she purge Lieberman from the Democratic voter rolls. The statute reads in part: "Knowingly becoming a candidate for office on ticket of a new party automatically separates voter from his former party."dtSearch Web Search Lieberman's campaign manager called it a "dirty political trick". Ferrucci rejected the complaint.http://www.newhavenindependent.org/archives/2006/08/city_wont_undem.php City Won't Un-"Democrat" Joe Bailey Melissa August 24, 2006 October 31, 2006 New Haven Independent Waterbury statement controversy Lamont campaign manager Tom Swan criticized the strongly pro-Lieberman city of Waterbury for alleged corruption, calling it a meeting place for "forces of evil".Mayor wants apology from Lamont campaign http://www.wtnh.com/Global/story.asp?S=5267288&nav=menu29_2 August 10, 2006 November 9, 2006 WTNH September 27, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927040937/http://www.wtnh.com/Global/story.asp?S=5267288&nav=menu29_2 dead Waterbury's mayor, Michael Jarjura, endorsed Lieberman after the primary.Jarjura supports maverick campaign: Write-in veteran backs Lieberman independent run http://www.rep-am.com/story.php?id=10979 August 11, 2006 November 9, 2006 Steve Gambini Republican-AmericanOctober 2026 medicmedic Swan later apologized for the comment, saying it was aimed at former mayor Philip Giordano, who was arrested for sexual crimes with a minor, and former Governor John G. Rowland, a Waterbury native, who was indicted for corruption. Giordano and Rowland were forced to resign from their positions due to criminal activities.August 11, 2006 November 9, 2006 Associated Press http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/politics/15255856.htm Lamont aide to apologize for comment September 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Jarjura failed to accept Swan's apology, so Lamont himself apologized for the comments.Lamont apologizes for campaign manager's Waterbury comments August 15, 2006 November 9, 2006 https://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/articles/2006/08/15/lamont_apologizes_for_campaign_managers_waterbury_comments/ Boston.com May 2026 medicmedic On August 22 Lamont announced former Democratic state chairman George Jepsen would be chair his general election campaign. He denied this was a demotion of Swan.News and notes from the campaign trail Associated Press August 22, 2006 "Al-Qaeda candidate" On August 11, CNN Headline News anchor Chuck Roberts asked Hotline senior editor John Mercurio about the effects of the recent London terrorist plot on the 2006 Connecticut Senate race: How does this factor into the Lieberman/Lamont contest? And might some argue, as some have, that Lamont is the Al-Qaeda candidate? Roberts later apologized personally to Lamont on the air: Chuck Roberts apologizes https://www.huffingtonpost.com/eat-the-press/2006/08/15/chuck-roberts-apologizes-_e_27328.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080320054340/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eat-the-press/2006/08/15/chuck-roberts-apologizes-_e_27328.html March 20, 2008 You know, I owe you an apology. Last week, I led into an interview with a guest analyst and really botched the setup. The guest had wanted to discuss the Dick Cheney and Joe Lieberman statements suggesting that terror groups—"Al Qaeda-type", to use Cheney's words—would be buoyed by your win, but I posed it badly, stupidly ad-libbing about "some saying Lamont is the Al-Qaeda candidate." No one, in fact, used that construction. Anyway, I wanted to correct the record, and I'm glad we had this chance to do it. Impact of Lamont allies Opinion columnist Robert Novak stated that Democratic leaders feared the visible role black activists Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson had at Lamont's primary night rally "might drive Republican, independent and even some Democratic voters into support of Lieberman's independent candidacy."Dems worry Sharpton, Jackson could send Lamont voters to Lieberman's side Robert Novak Chicago Sun-Times August 13, 2006 Accessed November 9, 2006 Vets for Freedom On August 15, 2006, the Stamford Advocate reported that an organization called Vets For Freedom had run full-page ads in the Hartford Courant in support of Lieberman. Lamont supporters claimed that Vets for Freedom was a de facto Republican organization and pointed out the similarities between it and the Swift Vets, who had connections to Republican officials.G.O.P. Deserts One of Its Own For Lieberman Anne E. Kornblut New York Times August 19, 2006 Email controversy In early September, Lamont attacked Lieberman's response to the 1998 scandal involving President Clinton's affair with intern Monica Lewinsky, claiming Lieberman had created a "media spectacle". Lieberman responded by releasing an email Lamont sent him at the time, in which Lamont wrote he reluctantly supported Lieberman's stance critical of Clinton.https://www.nytimes.com/imagepages/2006/09/09/nyregion/09lamontweb1.ready.html Text of Lamont's email November 12, 2006 September 9, 2006 The New York Times I reluctantly supported the moral outrage you expressed on September 3. I was reluctant because I thought it might make matters worse; I was reluctant because nobody expressed moral outrage over how Reagan treated his kids or Gingrich lied about supporting term limits (in other words, it was selective outrage); I was reluctant because the Starr inquisition is much more threatening to our civil liberties and national interest than Clinton's misbehavior ... Lamont then called for Lieberman to "move on" from publicly criticizing Clinton: You have expressed your outrage about the president's conduct; now stand up and use your moral authority to put an end to this snowballing mess. We all know the facts, a lot more than any of us care to know and should know. We've made up our minds that Clinton did wrong, confessed to his sin, maybe he should be censured for lying—and let's move on. Lieberman's speech in 1998 had occurred after the President had gone on prime time television to admit his relationship with Lewinsky. Lieberman believes his speech defused partisan tension over a "media spectacle" already present prior to the senator's speech.http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/09/09/ap/politics/mainD8K12KR80.shtml Lieberman Defends 1998 Rebuke of Clinton September 9, 2006 November 12, 2006 Associated Press John CristoffersonAugust 2024 medicmedic Turncoat ads In late September, Lamont's campaign aired a controversial television ad that depicted various actors portraying Connecticut voters calling Lieberman a turncoat. One ad suggested that voters should wear their coats inside out to protest Lieberman's campaign as an independent candidate.Lamont's Approach Leaves Some Perplexed Hartford Courant Mark Panizokas September 20, 2006 B1 Lieberman responded with the "Blackboard" ad, where the words Democrat and Republican are separated by a line and Lieberman erased it, stressing his appeal was primarily to the state's largest voter bloc, unaffiliated voters.https://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2006/09/14/lamont_taps_his_own_funds_for_conn_race/ Lieberman pushes unity in new ad Miga Andrew Boston Globe September 14, 2006 November 20, 2006May 2026 medicmedic Fundraising In the days before the Democratic primary, the Lieberman campaign invoked the "millionaire rule", alleging that Lamont's personal campaign contributions had exceeded federal limits. Despite having more than double Lamont's funding, Lieberman accepted contributions up to a higher $6,300 limit per individual. The normal limit was $2,300. Between the primary and the general election, Lamont added over $2 million of his own money to his campaign effort.http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2006/09/14/politics/p084158D10.DTL&type=politics Lamont Taps His Own Funds for Conn. Race September 14, 2006 The San Francisco Chronicle dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071226014838/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fn%2Fa%2F2006%2F09%2F14%2Fpolitics%2Fp084158D10.DTL&type=politics December 26, 2007Lamont adds $750G to own Senate race - Politics - NBC News According to published reports, Lamont had spent over $12.7 million of personal funds on his campaign as of late October, while Lieberman had raised over $14 million.Topic Galleries - Courant.com Campaign finance reports as of December 31st, 2006CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJoe Lieberman (CFL)$20,248,479$19,099,162$2,245,537Ned Lamont (D)$20,580,703$20,557,217$23,486Alan Schlesinger (R)$220,984$204,113$16,954Source: Federal Election Commission2006 Election United States Senate - Connecticut https://www.fec.gov/data/elections/senate/CT/2006/ Federal Election Commission Endorsements Joe Lieberman U.S. senators David Boren, Oklahoma (1979-1994) John Breaux, Louisiana (1987-2005) Richard Bryan, Nevada (1989 - 2001) Tom Carper, Delaware http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/08/10/mg.thu/ CNN CNN.com - Democrats lead in generic ballot - Aug 10, 2006 May 27, 2010 Susan Collins, Maine (Republican)Hartford Courant 2006 Campaign Notebook September 22, 2006 Accessed November 9, 2006 J. Bennett Johnston, Louisiana (1997-1992) Bob Kerrey, Nebraska (1989-2001)WTNH.com, Connecticut News and Weather - House speaker stands by Lieberman https://web.archive.org/web/20070927040816/http://www.wtnh.com/Global/story.asp?S=5278356&nav=3YeX September 27, 2007 Mary Landrieu, LouisianaNOLA.com: We've Moved! Ben Nelson, Nebraska Mark Pryor, Arkansas Ken Salazar, Colorado U.S. representatives Ed Case, HI-02Lieberman race creating Hawai'i dilemma - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper https://web.archive.org/web/20160303220727/http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2006/Aug/16/op/FP608160318.html March 3, 2016 Harold Ford Jr., TN-09http://www.hannity.com/index/news-app/story.801 Archived copy October 18, 2006 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070927014721/http://www.hannity.com/index/news-app/story.801 September 27, 2007 mdy-all Newt Gingrich, GA-06 (1979-1999) and former U.S. House speaker (Republican)https://archive.today/20120911203706/http://www.newhavenindependent.org/archives/2006/08/lieberman_neith.php New Haven Independent: Lieberman on Newt: "He Doesn't Vote Here" Jack Kemp, NY-31 (1971-1989) (Republican)https://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/30/nyregion/30lieberman.html The New York Times Lieberman Gains G.O.P. Ally but Loses a Democratic One Jennifer Medina August 30, 2006 May 27, 2010 Mark Kennedy, MN-06 (Republican)Jdevinc.com - we make ideas happen easily. Cheap hotel deals for destinations all over Europe John Lewis, GA-05Atlanta Progressive News https://web.archive.org/web/20120320162422/http://www.atlantaprogressivenews.com/news/0075.html March 20, 2012 Chris Shays, CT-04 (Republican)https://archive.today/20120904092919/http://www.connpost.com/search//ci_4176160 The Connecticut Post Online - Primary result impacts nation Brad Sherman, CA-27Jewish News, Jewish Newspapers - Forward.com https://web.archive.org/web/20070929100244/http://www.forward.com/article/democrats-drop-lieberman-gop-paints-vote-as-anti/ September 29, 2007 Local officials Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City (Republican)https://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2006/09/17/republican_bloomberg_to_help_lieberman/ Republican Bloomberg to help Lieberman - Boston.com May 2026 medicmedic Rudy Giuliani, former Mayor of New York City (Republican)Rudy: Joe is "exceptional" August 17, 2006 New York Post Maggie Haberman Accessed November 9, 2006 Individuals Mike McGavick, businessman (Republican)http://www.theolympian.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060810/NEWS/60810004 December 2016 InternetArchiveBot yes William F. Buckley Jr., author and political commentator (Republican)http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=ZDIyY2M1NzNmNTI0ZmY1NmFlMmVmZmE3NGJhOTdhOGQ= William F. Buckley Jr. on Joe Lieberman on National Review Online https://web.archive.org/web/20061114122405/http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=ZDIyY2M1NzNmNTI0ZmY1NmFlMmVmZmE3NGJhOTdhOGQ= November 14, 2006 Ann Coulter, author and political commentator (Republican)News Hounds: Ann Coulter Endorses Joe Lieberman Newspapers The New York Posthttp://www.nypost.com/seven/10202006/postopinion/editorials/lieberman_for_senate_editorials_.htm Lieberman For Senate dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080725032824/http://www.nypost.com/seven/10202006/postopinion/editorials/lieberman_for_senate_editorials_.htm July 25, 2008 The Washington Posthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/09/AR2006080901632.html The Washington Post Mr. Lieberman's Choice August 10, 2006 May 27, 2010 Ned Lamont Democratic senatorsBobGeiger.com Daniel Akaka, Hawaii Evan Bayh, Indiana Joe Biden, Delaware Barbara Boxer, California Robert Byrd, West Virginia (former Majority Leader) Maria Cantwell, Washington Hillary Clinton, New York Mark Dayton, Minnesota Chris Dodd, Connecticut Dick Durbin, Illinois (Minority Whip) Russ Feingold, Wisconsin Dianne Feinstein, California Tom Harkin, Iowa Daniel Inouye, Hawaii Ted Kennedy, Massachusetts John Kerry, Massachusetts Herb Kohl, Wisconsin Frank Lautenberg, New Jersey Patrick Leahy, Vermont Patty Murray, Washington Barack Obama, Illinois Jack Reed, Rhode Island Harry Reid, Nevada (Minority Leader) Jay Rockefeller, West Virginia Chuck Schumer, New York Debbie Stabenow, Michigan Ron Wyden, Oregon Other Democrats State Treasurer Bob Casey Jr., Pennsylvania*The Wall Street Journal Online - Cross Country General Wesley Clark, Arkansas http://securingamerica.com/node/1314 Urge Joe Lieberman to help Democrats WesPAC August 11, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20061104075506/http://securingamerica.com/node/1314 November 4, 2006 dead mdy-all Former U.S. Senator John Edwards, North CarolinaNew Haven Independent: A Heavyweight Stumps For Lamont Reverend and 1984, 1988 Democratic primary candidate Jesse Jackson, South Carolina Governor Bill Richardson, New Mexicohttp://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/08/11/lieberman.senate/index.html CNN CNN.com - Richardson calls on Lieberman to step aside - Aug 11, 2006 May 27, 2010 Reverend and 2004 Democratic primary candidate Al Sharpton, New York Former Governor Mark Warner, Virginiahttp://www.forwardtogetherpac.com/contents/show/216 FORWARD TOGETHER - Gov. Mark R. Warner, Honorary Chair August 11, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060813110759/http://www.forwardtogetherpac.com/contents/show/216 August 13, 2006 dead mdy-all * = candidate for U.S. Senate in his home state Local officials John DeStefano, Mayor of New Haven and Democratic gubernatorial nomineeLamont support growing Peter Urban Ken Dixon amp Connecticut Post Online August 17, 2006 Accessed November 9, 2006 Dannel Malloy, Mayor of StamfordJennifer Medina Patrick Healy amp New York Times September 9, 2006 As the Senator on the Outside, Lieberman Walks a Tricky Path Organizations United Automobile WorkersDemocratic Primary Winner Ned Lamont wins the United Auto Workers' Endorsement http://www.courant.com/news/yahoo/hc-ctsenate0824.artaug24,0,3422975.story?coll=hc-aol-yahoo-nws-hed August 24, 2006 Hartford Courant Mark Panizokas B1 November 9, 2006 September 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Service Employees International UnionChristopher Keating Mark Pazniokas amp http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc-ctdestefano0829.artaug29,0,3555367.story?coll=hc-headlines-politics-state A Union Boost For Lamont, DeStefano Hartford Courant August 29, 2006 August 29, 2006 September 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Newspapers The New York Times A Senate Race in Connecticut The New York Times July 30, 2006 https://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/30/opinion/30sun1.html?_r=1&oref=loginThe Senate Race in Connecticut The New York Times October 29, 2006 https://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/29/opinion/29sun2.html?_r=1&oref=slogin Debates Complete video of debate, October 16, 2006 Complete video of debate, October 18, 2006 Complete video of debate, October 23, 2006 Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2006 Senate Race Ratings for November 6, 2006 https://cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2006_sen_ratings_nov6.pdf The Cook Political Report https://web.archive.org/web/20080605093937/https://cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2006_sen_ratings_nov6.pdf September 30, 2021 2008-06-05 098 Solid I (flip) November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal BallElection Eve 2006: THE FINAL PREDICTIONS https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/ljs2006110601/ Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 June 25, 2021 098 Lean I (flip) November 6, 2006 Rothenberg Political Report2006 Senate Ratings https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2006-senate-ratings6 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report June 25, 2021 098 Solid I (flip) November 6, 2006 Real Clear PoliticsElection 2006 https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/writeup/election_2006-21.html Real Clear Politics June 25, 2021 098 Solid I (flip) November 6, 2006 Polling Opinion polling for the 2006 United States Senate election in Connecticut.chart Opinion polling for the 2006 United States Senate election in Connecticut.tab 700px Date NedLamont (D) AlanSchlesinger (R) JoeLieberman (CFL) Margin of error (+/- %)May 2, 2006http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1296.xml?ReleaseID=909 Rell Flying High In Connecticut Gov Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Anti-Bush, Anti-War Feeling Does Not Hurt Lieberman May 2, 2006 Quinnipiac University September 5, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20070626154636/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1296.xml?ReleaseID=909 June 26, 2007 dead mdy-all13%10%56%2.5%June 8, 2006http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1296.xml?ReleaseID=922 Lamont Gains On Lieberman Among Connecticut Dems, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Rell Rules In Governor's Race June 8, 2006 Quinnipiac University September 5, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20090803063726/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1296.xml?ReleaseID=922 August 3, 2009 dead mdy-all18%8%56%2.1%June 19, 2006http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/June%202006/connecticutsenate06162006.htm Connecticut Senate:Lieberman (D) by 38 or 15 ... June 19, 2006 Rasmussen Reports September 5, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060821052419/http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/June%202006/connecticutsenate06162006.htm August 21, 2006 dead mdy-all29%15%44%4.5%July 20, 2006http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1296.xml?ReleaseID=940 Lamont Inches Ahead Of Lieberman In Dem Primary, Quinnipiac University Connecticut Poll Finds; Incumbent Still Leads In 3-Way November Matchup July 20, 2006 Quinnipiac University September 5, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20090806023645/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1296.xml?ReleaseID=940 August 6, 2009 dead mdy-all27%9%51%2%July 23, 2006http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/July%202006/connecticutSenateJuly.htm Connecticut Senate: Lieberman Neck and Neck With Lamont July 23, 2006 Rasmussen Reports September 5, 2006 August 22, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060822100240/http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/July%202006/connecticutSenateJuly.htm dead40%13%40%3%August 12, 2006http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/August%202006/ConnecticutSenate.htm Connecticut Senate: Two Days After Primary, Lieberman Ahead by 5 August 12, 2006 Rasmussen Reports September 5, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060822125241/http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/August%202006/ConnecticutSenate.htm August 22, 2006 dead mdy-all41%6%46%4.5%August 17, 2006http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1296.xml?ReleaseID=948 Lieberman Leads Among Likely Connecticut Voters, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Strong Democratic Boost Gives Rell 2 -1 Lead August 17, 2006 Quinnipiac University November 15, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20090803064702/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1296.xml?ReleaseID=948 August 3, 2009 dead mdy-all41%4%53%2.7%August 21, 2006http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/August%202006/connecticutSenate08222006.htm Connecticut Senate: Lieberman, Lamont Still in a Toss-Up August 21, 2006 Rasmussen Reports September 5, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060830111605/http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/August%202006/connecticutSenate08222006.htm August 30, 2006 dead mdy-all43%6%45%4.5% August 22, 2006Lieberman and Lamont Tied in Connecticut. American Research Group. August 22, 2006. Last accessdate September 5, 2006. 42% 3% 44% 3.5%August 28, 2006Battleground States Poll. Wall Street Journal.39.4%2%49.4%4.2%September 10, 2006 49%3%46%4.3%September 12, 2006http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReportEmail.aspx?g=3d622b45-9477-4189-bdfe-de7605bd2f4e Independent Lieberman 13 Points Atop Democrat Lamont for U.S. Senate September 12, 2006 SurveyUSA November 15, 200638%7%51%4.2%September 14, 2006http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/September%202006/ConnecticutSenate.htm Connecticut Senate: Lieberman (I) 45% Lamont (D) 43% September 14, 2006 Rasmussen Reports November 15, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20061103055234/https://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/September%202006/ConnecticutSenate.htm November 3, 2006 dead mdy-all43%5%45%4.5% September 19, 2006Connecticut US Senate. American Research Group. September 19, 2006. Accessed on September 20, 2006. 45% 3% 47% 4%September 28, 2006 44%4%45.8%4.2%September 28, 2006http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1296.xml?ReleaseID=964 Lieberman has 10-point lead in Connecticut, Quinnipiac University poll finds; Dem challenger gains no ground on Rell September 28, 2006 Quinnipiac University November 15, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20090803062411/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1296.xml?ReleaseID=964 August 3, 2009 dead mdy-all39%5%49%2.9%October 5, 2006 33%4%53%4.1%October 5, 2006http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/October%202006/ConnecticutSenate.htm Connecticut Senate: Lieberman Lead Reaches Double Digits October 5, 2006 Rasmussen Reports November 15, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20061103055143/https://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/October%202006/ConnecticutSenate.htm November 3, 2006 dead mdy-all40%6%50%4.5%October 11, 2006http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReportEmail.aspx?g=e697ceb5-a5ef-45c8-a3b8-89eac03cdc34&q=31204 Independent Lieberman Still 13 Points Atop Democrat Lamont for U.S. Senate October 11, 2006 SurveyUSA November 15, 200640%4%53%4.2%October 19, 2006 43.2%4%48.6%4.3% October 20, 2006 37% 8% 49% 4%October 20, 2006http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1296.xml?ReleaseID=974 Lieberman Opens 17-Point Lead In Connecticut, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Dem Challenger Gains Slightly On Rell October 20, 2006 November 14, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20071001163250/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1296.xml?ReleaseID=974 October 1, 2007 dead mdy-all35%7%52%3.3%October 31, 2006 42.5%6%47.4%4.3%October 31, 2006http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/October%202006/ConnecticutSenate1028.htm Connecticut Races: Lieberman Lead Declines October 31, 2006 Rasmussen Reports November 15, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20061206125824/http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/October%202006/ConnecticutSenate1028.htm December 6, 2006 dead mdy-all40%9%48%4.5%November 1, 2006http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1296.xml?ReleaseID=978 Lieberman Has 12-Point Lead In Connecticut, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Rell Is Up By 24 Points With Six Days To Go November 1, 2006 November 15, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20090806022910/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1296.xml?ReleaseID=978 August 6, 2009 dead mdy-all37%8%49%3.2%November 2, 2006 37%8%49%4.1%November 3, 2006http://www.journalinquirer.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=17417777&BRD=985&PAG=461&dept_id=161556&rfi=6 Lieberman up 12 points in JI poll Don Michak November 3, 2006 Journal Inquirer https://web.archive.org/web/20070106211325/http://www.journalinquirer.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=17417777&BRD=985&PAG=461&dept_id=161556&rfi=6 January 6, 2007 dead November 15, 200639%7%51%4%November 5, 2006http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReportEmail.aspx?g=e8546329-3f7f-4f00-9a13-763c727e21da Connecticut Lieberman Re-Elected to U.S. Senate November 5, 2006 SurveyUSA November 15, 200638%9%49%3.9%November 6, 2006http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1296.xml?ReleaseID=980 Lieberman Has 12-Point Lead In Connecticut, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds November 6, 2006 November 15, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20090803061927/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1296.xml?ReleaseID=980 August 3, 2009 dead mdy-all38%8%50%3.8% Results Lieberman won with approximately 50% of the vote, and served a six-year term from January 3, 2007, to January 3, 2013. Exit polls showed that Lieberman won the vote of 33% of Democrats, 54% of independents and 70% of Republicans.November 2006 Elections 2006 http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2006/pages/results/states/CT/S/01/epolls.0.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20061127032657/https://edition.cnn.com/ELECTION/2006//pages/results/states/CT/S/01/epolls.0.html November 27, 2006 January 12, 2025 CNNTomasky Michael September 14, 2007 Lamont beats Lieberman! https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2007/sep/14/lamontbeatslieberman January 12, 2025 The Guardian 0261-3077 thumb|Turnout map by municipality#c7e9c0 30–40%#a1d99b 40–50%#74c476 50–60%#31a354 60–70%#006d2c 70–80% 2006 United States Senate election in ConnecticutLorraine C. Miller Lorraine Miller http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2006/2006Stat.htm#7 2006 Election Statistics https://web.archive.org/web/20080130193327/https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2006/2006Stat.htm January 30, 2008 live Connecticut for Lieberman Joe Lieberman (incumbent) 564,095 49.71% Democratic Party (United States) Ned Lamont 450,844 39.73% Republican Party (United States) Alan Schlesinger 109,198 9.62% Green Party (United States) Ralph Ferrucci 5,922 0.52% Concerned Citizens Party Timothy Knibbs 4,638 0.41% Write-in Carl E. Vassar 80 0.01% 1,134,777 100.0% Connecticut for Lieberman Democratic Party (United States) By county CountyJoseph Lieberman Connecticut for LiebermanNed Lamont DemocraticAlan Schlesinger RepublicanVarious candidates Other partiesTotal votes castFairfield140,17451.42%105,79238.81%24,6599.05%1,9680.72%272,593Hartford131,95045.95%124,91443.5%27,4569.56%2,8571.0%287,177Litchfield35,86450.02%25,87736.09%9,13912.75%8191.14%71,699Middlesex31,01248.07%26,76841.49%6,1479.53%5920.92%64,519New Haven139,48153.34%94,84836.27%24,6509.43%2,5140.96%261,493New London44,94350.89%34,71339.3%7,8308.87%8350.94%88,321Tolland24,18744.84%23,39043.36%5,73310.63%6341.18%53,944Windham16,48447.05%14,54241.51%3,58410.23%4241.22%35,034Total564,09549.71%450,84439.73%109,1989.62%10,6430.93%1,134,780 Counties that flipped from Democratic to Independent All 8 thumb|300px|County Flips: Independent #696969 Flip from Democratic By congressional district Lieberman won all five congressional districts, including four of that elected Democrats.https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sots/electionservices/statementofvote_pdfs/2006sovpdf.pdf?rev=037eee26834b440e846bd8be15d4bb17&hash=9E856F301E67F732823BEF553DEDD12E Statement of Vote Secretary of the State of Connecticut May 15, 2025 live https://web.archive.org/web/20250323105529/https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sots/electionservices/statementofvote_pdfs/2006sovpdf.pdf?rev=037eee26834b440e846bd8be15d4bb17&hash=9E856F301E67F732823BEF553DEDD12E 2025-03-23 District Lieberman Lamont Schlesinger RepresentativeConnecticut 1 1st 46% 44% 9%John B. LarsonConnecticut 2 2nd49%40%10%Rob Simmons (109th Congress)Joe Courtney (110th Congress)Connecticut 3 3rd 52% 38% 9%Rosa DeLauroConnecticut 4 4th 52% 39% 8%Christopher ShaysConnecticut 5 5th50%38%11%Nancy L. Johnson (109th Congress)Chris Murphy (110th Congress) Notes See also 2006 United States Senate elections References External links State of Connecticut Secretary of State: 2006 Primary and Election Information State of Connecticut Secretary of State: Statement of Vote Debate, October 23, 2006 Official campaign websites (archived) Joe Lieberman (I) for Senate Ned Lamont (D) for Senate Alan Schlesinger (R) for Senate Category:2006 Connecticut elections 2006 2006 Connecticut Category:Joe Lieberman