Bob Stefanowski

Bob Stefanowski
Personal details
Born
Robert Vincent Stefanowski

(1962-05-21) May 21, 1962 (age 62)
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Amy
Children3
EducationFairfield University (BS)
Cornell University (MBA)
WebsiteCampaign website

Robert Vincent Stefanowski (born May 21, 1962) is an American business executive and politician. He ran as the Republican nominee for Governor of Connecticut in 2018 and 2022.[1]

He is a former business executive of General Electric, 3i Group plc, UBS, and Dollar Financial Group. On August 14, 2018, Stefanowski won the Republican primary in the 2018 Connecticut gubernatorial election.[2][3][4] On August 15, 2018, President Donald Trump endorsed Stefanowski's campaign.[5]

Stefanowski lost the November 2018 gubernatorial election to Democrat Ned Lamont. He announced his plans to run for governor again in the 2022 election in January of that year.[6] He lost the election again to Lamont.

References

  1. ↑ Foderaro, Lisa (July 22, 2018). "Candidates for Connecticut Governor Agree It's the Economy, Stupid". New York Times.
  2. ↑ Vigdor, Neil (August 14, 2018). "Bob Stefanowski wins Republican Nomination for Governor". Hartford Courant.
  3. ↑ "In upset, Bob Stefanowski wins GOP nod for Connecticut governor". August 14, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Connecticut Primary Election Results". August 14, 2018.
  5. ↑ Donald Trump. "It is about time that Connecticut had a real and talented Governor. Bob Stefanowski is the person needed to do the job. Tough on crime, Bob is also a big cutter of Taxes. He will win in November and make a Great Governor, a major difference maker. Bob has my total Endorsement!". Twitter.
  6. ↑ Stefanowski Announces Second Run For Governor