Elliott Gains Support From Key Education Organizations

WHO:

CT News Junkie - Josh Elliott, a State Representative from Hamden, is running for governor.

New Haven Independent - The city's teachers union is supporting Josh Elliott.

WHAT:

CT News Junkie - Elliott received an endorsement from the New Hampshire Federation of Teachers (NHFT).

CT News Junkie - This is Elliott's second endorsement from an education-related union.

New Haven Independent - The teachers union endorsed Elliott for his promises to tax the wealthy, reject a federal voucher program, and increase state aid for city schools.

WHERE:

CT News Junkie - The endorsement comes from the New Hampshire Federation of Teachers.

New Haven Independent - The endorsement is from the teachers union in Hamden.

WHEN:

New Haven Independent - The teachers union endorsed Elliott on a Tuesday.

WHY:

New Haven Independent - The teachers union supports Elliott due to his progressive promises regarding taxation, education funding, and opposition to federal voucher programs.

HOW:

New Haven Independent - The endorsement process involved the teachers union formally backing Elliott's gubernatorial campaign.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 23:22 UTC)

Josh Elliott, a State Representative from Hamden, is officially running for governor and has received significant support from the local teachers union, which endorsed him for his progressive promises on taxation and education funding. This endorsement is bolstered by his recent backing from the New Hampshire Federation of Teachers, marking Elliott's second endorsement from an education-related union. The teachers union's support highlights their opposition to federal voucher programs and their commitment to increasing state aid for city schools.