Lamont is facing a primary battle Tuesday from Rep. Josh Elliott (D-Hamden), who hopes Democratic voters will want a gubernatorial nominee who will push more progressive ideas. Lamont is the first incumbent governor to face a primary in 48 years. Lamont also hopes voters will see him as investing in various programs, but Elliott believes the governor hasn’t done enough. Both Lamont and Elliott detailed their different decisions on the Face More Facts with Mike and Mike podcast. His three opponents include former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin, school board member Ruth Fortune, and state Rep. Jillian Gilchrest (D-West Hartford).