08/28/2026
Proud of our Head of Research, Seamus McNamee, who joined Sacred Heart University’s Dr. Gary Rose on WFSB’s Eyewitness News Extra to discuss the findings from the first Sacred Heart University / WFSB / CTInsider 2026 Gubernatorial Poll, conducted in partnership with GreatBlue Research.
GreatBlue has had the privilege of partnering with Sacred Heart University on this important research. Seamus is a Sacred Heart graduate, as is our CEO, Michael J. Vigeant, PRC Vigeant, so seeing Seamus back at his alma mater, now helping bring this research to life, was a pretty special moment.
And the first wave of findings offers a fascinating look at where Connecticut voters stand:
• They still like living here. But they’re increasingly concerned about what it costs to do so.
• More than 71% rate their quality of life as good or very good, yet 59% say they’re struggling to maintain their current standard of living.
• And affordability clearly rises to the top: 29.4% identify cost of living and inflation as the most important issue facing the next governor, more than twice the share selecting taxes, energy costs, or jobs and the economy.
This is the first of three surveys we’ll conduct through the fall, giving us a chance to track how Connecticut voters’ priorities and perceptions evolve as we move toward the 2026 election.
Watch Part 1: https://youtu.be/HQDhWeI_zzI
Watch Part 2: https://youtu.be/qdJcrxz6cEk?si=AtLgOAO4G3kgzoXj
Important research. A meaningful partnership. And a great opportunity to keep listening to what Connecticut voters are telling us.
More to come.
