Bob Stefanowski tests positive for COVID-19

Republican candidate for governor Bob Stefanowski speaks after receiving his party’s endorsement at the State Republican Convention, Friday, May 6, 2022,…

Republican candidate for governor Bob Stefanowski speaks after receiving his party’s endorsement at the State Republican Convention, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Mashantucket, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Posted: May 23, 2022 / 10:51 AM EDT

Updated: May 23, 2022 / 11:07 AM EDT

BRANFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – Republican Gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski shared that he tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday morning in a press release.

“I just wanted to let everyone know that I tested positive for COVID-19 this morning after finding out I had a positive exposure. I am vaccinated, boosted, and feeling fine so far. I will continue to follow all CDC protocols,” said Stefanowski.

Bob Stefanowski announced that he was running for Governor for a second time in January after losing to Ned Lamont back in 2018.

Bob Stefanowski won the GOP’s backing on May 6 by an overwhelming majority at the state’s Republican Convention.