For the last eight months it has been my honor and privilege to crisscross our state meeting with, listening to, and learning from thousands of Connecticut residents while seeking our Party's Gubernatorial nomination.  Despite our unprecedented momentum over the closing weeks of the campaign, last night we fell just short of our goal in one of the closest Republican Primaries in our State's history.

My congratulations goes to last night's winners, who will take our Republican values into this critical general election.  I look forward to working with them to bring the much needed change to Hartford and Washington, DC that will get our economy back on track, create jobs, and help our state and nation realize their limitless potential.

My family and I have been truly humbled by the tremendous outpouring of support we've received from ordinary citizens across this great state.  I thank each and every one of you for your tireless effort, support and friendship over the course of this campaign.  Together we raised questions, proposed solutions, and guided the political discourse to one which has recognized the need to bring meaningful structural reform to our state government.

I am grateful to my supporters, the people of this state, and my family for the encouragement and inspiration that have fueled this effort.  I believe in the promise and the future of this state and it's people that I love so much, and am confident that working together we will continue to move Connecticut forward.

Thank you,

Mike Fedele