Connecticut is the only state in which the vote test for qualified status is separate for each particular office. In 2022 the Connecticut Independent Party lost its status for Governor because it polled under 1% for that office. So in 2026, it had to petition in order to run a gubernatorial candidate. At the election, it got 2.1% for Governor, so it now has qualified status for all statewide races except President. Here is a news story about the party.