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Republican Erin Stewart Suspends Campaign for Governor in Connecticut
Erin Stewart has ended her campaign for governor amid allegations of misconduct. The decision comes shortly before the GOP primary. (sources: nytimes, ctinsider, thehill, courant, ctmirror)
ModernAction Briefing
Erin Stewart, a Republican candidate for governor in Connecticut, has suspended her campaign following allegations of fraud related to her time as mayor of New Britain. An investigation into her alleged misuse of a city credit card has been reported.
- Stewart dropped out of the gubernatorial race just days before the GOP primary.
- Allegations against Stewart include fraud and misuse of a city credit card.
- State police are reportedly investigating the claims against her.
Why it matters
Stewart's exit from the race may impact the dynamics of the GOP primary in Connecticut.
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Top coverage · 6 sources
nytimesA Top Connecticut Republican, Accused of Fraud, Ends Her Bid for GovernorctinsiderRepublican Erin Stewart suspends campaign for Connecticut governor amid report of misconductthehillGOP candidate Erin Stewart drops out of Connecticut governor’s racecourantErin Stewart drops out of race for governor after new report blasts spending; State police investigating