Elijah McCrae is the Governor of Connecticut and the state’s senior elected official, having assumed office following the appointment of former Governor Eric Conway as United States Secretary of the Treasury. A lifelong Connecticut resident, Governor McCrae has built his career on public service, bipartisan cooperation, and a commitment to working families. Born and raised in Torrington, Connecticut, McCrae grew up in a working-class household where public service and community involvement were core values. He earned a Master’s degree in Public Policy and began his career in local government before being elected to the Connecticut State Senate. During his tenure in the legislature, McCrae earned a reputation as a consensus-builder, frequently bridging divides between ideological factions and advancing pragmatic, results-oriented policy. Prior to becoming Governor, McCrae served as Lieutenant Governor, where he played a central role in legislative negotiations, economic development initiatives, and intergovernmental coordination. His steady leadership and collaborative approach were widely credited with helping maintain stability during periods of political transition. As Governor, McCrae has focused on fiscal responsibility, economic modernization, infrastructure investment, and expanding opportunity across urban, suburban, and rural communities. He is regarded as a stabilizing and unifying figure in Connecticut politics, emphasizing continuity, institutional trust, and effective governance. Governor McCrae lives in Litchfield County with his wife, Anika. He is 52 years old.