Ryan Fazio

Ryan Fazio was born at Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, Connecticut, and raised in Greenwich, where he attended the Greenwich Public Schools and graduated from Greenwich High School in 2008. He then studied economics at Northwestern University, earning a bachelor’s degree in 2012.⁠[1][2]

After college Fazio returned to Connecticut and worked in energy, agriculture, and shipping in Wilton and Stamford. He worked in shipping at Louis Dreyfus for two years, was a commodity trader with a trading house, and served as a vice president at a growth equity firm. He was also engagement chair of the associate council of the KIPP charter school network.⁠[1][2]

After state Senator Alex Kasser resigned, Fazio won the August 17, 2021, special election in the 36th Senate District with 50.1% of the vote, defeating Democrat Alexis Gevanter (47.6%) and John Blankley (2.3%), and took office on August 26. It was the first time a Republican had flipped a Democratic legislative seat after Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump. The district covers Greenwich, Stamford, and New Canaan.⁠[2][3][4]

On November 8, 2022, Fazio won a full term, defeating Democrat Trevor Crow 50.1% to 49.9%; on November 5, 2024, he was reelected, defeating Nick Simmons 51.7% to 48.3%.⁠[2]

In the State Senate Fazio served as ranking senator on the Energy & Technology Committee and the Finance, Revenue & Bonding Committee. He co-wrote SB7 (2023), requiring disclosure of hidden utility taxes, and SB4 (2025), reducing “Public Benefits” charges, and wrote SB333 (2024) supporting municipal home rule. He helped draft and pass a bipartisan energy bill that authorized $155 million in state bonding to offset part of the public benefits charge on electric bills.⁠[4][1][3]

On August 13, 2025, Fazio, then 35, released a 90-second video announcing his campaign for governor of Connecticut and formed a campaign committee; Governor Ned LamontNed LamontNed Lamont is an American Democratic politician and businessman who has served as the 89th governor of Connecticut since 2019, after founding Campus Televideo, a provider of cable and satellite services to college campuses. In November 2026 he won a third term as governor.Open the full entry is among the constituents of his 36th District. He pledged to cut electric rates by 20% and eliminate the public benefits charge, reduce income taxes by $1,500 for the average family, and cap property taxes, saying, “Let's cut electric rates by 20% and eliminate the public benefits charge.” He also said he would participate in the state’s public financing program, the Citizens’ Election Program.⁠[3]

On Donald Trump, he said, “I voted for the president. I have great respect for his service and patriotism,” while saying state issues would decide the race.⁠[3]

After Jennifer Tooker, Betsy McCaughey, Erin Stewart, and Timothy Wilcox withdrew or were disqualified, the Republican gubernatorial primary scheduled for August 11, 2026, was canceled and Fazio became the Republican nominee, running on a joint ticket with Matthew Corey. He focused his campaign on taxes and the high cost of living.⁠[2][5]

At about 9:20 p.m. on November 3, 2026, the Associated Press called the race for the Democratic incumbent, Governor Ned Lamont, over Fazio. Unofficial returns showed Fazio with 41.2% of the vote and Lamont with 58.8%. Fazio called Lamont to concede and said, “We wish Gov. Lamont well on his next term.”⁠[6][7][5]

Fazio said he was not going anywhere and would keep working on tax cuts and lowering the cost of living, adding, “I still believe we can bring people together across parties and backgrounds to make our politics more constructive.” His State Senate term ends on January 6, 2027.⁠[6][2]

Connecticut Senate Republicans: Official website: https://ctsenaterepublicans.com/ (opens in a new window).⁠[4]

Ryan Fazio for Governor: Official website: https://ryanfazio.com/ (opens in a new window).⁠[8]

X: Public account: https://x.com/ryanfazio (opens in a new window).⁠[8][4]

YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is Google’s video-sharing and creator platform, founded in 2005 by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim and acquired by Google in 2006. Built around video uploading, viewing, and creator earnings, the platform has developed Shorts, YouTube Music, Premium, YouTube TV, and products for children, and is headquartered in San Bruno, California, United States.Open the full entry: Public channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ryanfazioct (opens in a new window).⁠[8]