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Connecticut Secretary of the State — 2026 Certificate of Endorsement or 15% Candidate
Candidate: Matt Corey
Office: Lieutenant Governor
Party: Republican
Connecticut SEEC — 2026 candidate registration list
SEEC candidate name: Matthew Corey
SEEC committee: MATT COREY CT
SEEC office: Lieutenant Governor
SEEC party: Republican
SEEC election date: 11/03/2026
SEEC committee status: Active
Experience
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My background
Source-published biography
Matthew McKinnon Corey was born January 11, 1964 in Hartford, CT, and is a lifelong resident of Manchester, CT. In 1951, Matt’s parents, Frederick Thomas Corey and Marie Jean Corey, came to Hartford for better job opportunities after Matt's father served in WWII.
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Matthew McKinnon Corey was born January 11, 1964 in Hartford, CT, and is a lifelong resident of Manchester, CT. In 1951, Matt’s parents, Frederick Thomas Corey and Marie Jean Corey, came to Hartford for better job opportunities after Matt's father served in WWII.
My background
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As a business owner and a resident, Matt understands how both action and inaction have impacted Connecticut's residents and business owners alike, whether in daily life, professional ventures or long term goals.
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As a business owner and a resident, Matt understands how both action and inaction have impacted Connecticut's residents and business owners alike, whether in daily life, professional ventures or long term goals.
Positions and priorities
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My top issues
Candidate position
No matter who wins the gubernatorial primary next August, I will be there to amplify the voice of our conservative base and to represent the people — not the political elite. We need a Lieutenant Governor ready to work alongside the next administration and the Trump White House to transform America First policies into Connecticut First policies.
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No matter who wins the gubernatorial primary next August, I will be there to amplify the voice of our conservative base and to represent the people — not the political elite. We need a Lieutenant Governor ready to work alongside the next administration and the Trump White House to transform America First policies into Connecticut First policies.
Our Fight: The Issues That Matter
Candidate position
I believe in common sense, law and order, and putting Connecticut and America First.
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I believe in common sense, law and order, and putting Connecticut and America First.
Putting Connecticut Back to Work
Candidate position
Connecticut’s economy is being crushed by high taxes, red tape, and weak leadership. I will
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Connecticut’s economy is being crushed by high taxes, red tape, and weak leadership. I will
Energy, water, and environment
Candidate position
Opportunity: Creating a business-friendly environment that supports job creation and entrepreneurship.
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Opportunity: Creating a business-friendly environment that supports job creation and entrepreneurship.
Economy, jobs, taxes, and affordability
Candidate position
fight to restore economic freedom and bring jobs back to our communities.
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fight to restore economic freedom and bring jobs back to our communities.
Public safety and justice
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Fully fund police and first responders
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Fully fund police and first responders
Energy, utilities, and ratepayer protection
Candidate position
Invest in affordable U.S. energy: nuclear, gas, hydro
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Invest in affordable U.S. energy: nuclear, gas, hydro
Accountability, Integrity, and America First
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Protect the 1st and 2nd Amendments
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Protect the 1st and 2nd Amendments
Energy, utilities, and ratepayer protection
Candidate position
We must tackle the high cost of energy — one of the biggest burdens on Connecticut families and job creators. That means expanding access to natural gas and investing in portable nuclear energy solutions to make our state more competitive and reliable.
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We must tackle the high cost of energy — one of the biggest burdens on Connecticut families and job creators. That means expanding access to natural gas and investing in portable nuclear energy solutions to make our state more competitive and reliable.
Education, child care, and workforce training
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Expand school resource officers
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Expand school resource officers
Energy, utilities, and ratepayer protection
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Reform utility regulation and rate transparency
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Reform utility regulation and rate transparency
Accountability, Integrity, and America First
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Reject globalist policies and protect U.S. sovereignty
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Reject globalist policies and protect U.S. sovereignty
Education, child care, and workforce training
Candidate position
Equally important, we need to ensure we have a well-trained, educated workforce to meet the demands of a modern economy. It’s time to align education with opportunity and bring back skilled trades and apprenticeships that empower our youth and rebuild our middle class.
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Equally important, we need to ensure we have a well-trained, educated workforce to meet the demands of a modern economy. It’s time to align education with opportunity and bring back skilled trades and apprenticeships that empower our youth and rebuild our middle class.
Putting Connecticut Back to Work
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Slash business taxes
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Slash business taxes
Putting Connecticut Back to Work
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Cut red tape for small businesses
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Cut red tape for small businesses
Putting Connecticut Back to Work
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Bring back domestic manufacturing
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Bring back domestic manufacturing
Economy, jobs, taxes, and affordability
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Stop wasteful government spending
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Stop wasteful government spending
Immigration and border policy
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End sanctuary policies in Connecticut
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End sanctuary policies in Connecticut
Energy, utilities, and ratepayer protection
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Remove hidden surcharges from electric bills
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Remove hidden surcharges from electric bills
Lower Energy Costs – End the Green Grift
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Reject forced EV and green mandates
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Reject forced EV and green mandates
Government ethics, accountability, and elections
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Secure elections with voter ID
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Secure elections with voter ID
Accountability, Integrity, and America First
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End mandates and restore individual freedom
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End mandates and restore individual freedom
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Campaign finance
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Sources
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Election record
2026 Connecticut endorsement certificate — Matt Corey
