(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has scheduled Tuesday, January 13, 2026, as the date to hold a special election to fill a vacancy for state representative in the 139th Assembly District, which consists of portions of Ledyard, Montville, and Norwich.
The seat was most recently held by State Representative Kevin Ryan, who died on Sunday.
Under state law, the governor is required to issue a writ of special election within 10 days of a seat in the General Assembly becoming vacant, and a special election must be held exactly 46 days from the day that the writ is issued. Governor Lamont issued the writ today.
**Download: Governor Lamont’s special election writ for the 139th Assembly District
