As of April 28, 2018, 15 candidates for nomination to statewide office in Connecticut have informed us that they support enactment of the National Popular Vote bill by the Connecticut legislature.
- Gubernatorial candidate Ned Lamont said "In every election, Americans expect every vote to count. The National Popular Vote compact ensures that standard applies to the Presidency. Not only do I support it, I think it is long overdue."
- Gubernatorial candidate Dita Bhargava signed the Pledge to support the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact from National Popular Vote CT, an all-volunteer group of grassroots advocates.
- Gubernatorial candidate Lee Whitnum told us, "I am all for the Popular vote. The electoral college predated computers. We have the technology now. Time for change. One person one vote."
- Gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Harris said, "Ensuring who the people of America vote for President becomes President is critical to ensuring trust in our electoral system. Enacting the National Popular Vote is one way we can make sure every citizen's vote counts."
- Gubernatorial candidate Luke Bronin said, "I support the National Popular Vote bill, because elections should be decided by voters, not by the antiquated rules of the Electoral College. Two of the last three Presidents to be elected lost the popular vote, and that’s not good for our democracy. The National Popular Vote compact would ensure that the will of the American people prevails, and that the person sitting in the Oval Office is the person who actually received the most votes.”
- Secretary of State Denise Merrill has been a long-time supporter of the National Popular Vote bill and said in 2013, "I support this compact as a sensible way to improve our presidential elections."
- Representative William Tong has stated his support in a video and is running for Attorney General.
- Senator Paul R. Doyle has stated his support in a video is running for Attorney General.
- Representative Mike Agostino is exploring a race for Attorney General and has signed the Pledge to support the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact from National Popular Vote CT, an all-volunteer group of grassroots advocates.
- Assistant attorney general Clare Kindall is running for Attorney General and said, "Yes, I am in support of the National Popular Vote bill as it puts the power of the election of the President of the United States back in the hands of the people."
- Attorney Chris Mattei is running for Attorney General and said, "I support the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, and urge the Connecticut General Assembly to join the Compact during the 2018 legislative session. I support the Compact because I believe that no democracy can long endure where its highest office can be immune to the will of the majority of citizens. This has happened in two (and nearly three) of the last five Presidential elections. Given demographic shifts, it is likely that we will see more undemocratic results in the future without the Compact. The Compact is also good for Connecticut, which will hold greater sway in national politics. I'm proud to support this reform to sustain the principle of one person, one vote."
- Former Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz is exploring a statewide race and said, "I strongly support the National Popular Vote legislation, have the signed the petition, and will make its passage in Connecticut a top legislative priority. Democracy's foundation and growth is rooted in the principle that every vote counts. State 'winner-takes-all' statutes have created a broken and outdated Electoral College system whereby the Presidency in 2000 and 2016 was awarded to candidates that lost the national popular vote. Presidential campaigns focus on a minority of 'battleground states' disadvantage the majority of voters nationwide. When voters' voices are passed over and disregarded, confidence in our nation's democracy and common values are placed at risk. The National Popular Vote bill would put every state in play during Presidential elections and ensure that every vote counts."
- Attorney Arunan Arulampalam is running for State Treasurer and said, "We are the world's oldest remaining democracy, and that is both a privilege and a right. Our democratic process has always evolved to better represent all Americans. At the time the Constitution was written, no member of my family would have been eligible to vote. It is important that we continue to strive for all Americans to have an equal voice in our democracy, and a national popular vote is essential to that goal."
- John Blankley is running for State Treasurer and signed the Pledge to support the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact from National Popular Vote CT, an all-volunteer group of grassroots advocates.
- Shawn Wooden is running for State Treasurer and signed the Pledge to support the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact from National Popular Vote CT, an all-volunteer group of grassroots advocates.
- Gubernatorial candidate Jacey Wyatt has informed us that she opposes the National Popular Vote .