Republican Suspends Governor Campaign After Credit Card Misuse Allegations
Summary
Erin Stewart, the former mayor of New Britain, Connecticut, has stopped her campaign for governor after accusations that she used a city-issued credit card for personal expenses while in office. An investigation into her spending has been sent to state and federal prosecutors.Key Facts
- Erin Stewart was the mayor of New Britain for about ten years.
- She is a Republican running for governor in Connecticut, a state led by Democrats since 2011.
- Stewart allegedly used a city credit card for personal items like clothes and cosmetics.
- Her successor, Bobby Sanchez, referred the spending investigation to prosecutors.
- Stewart said she will review the documents and take responsibility if needed.
- She promised to pay back the city for any improper charges.
- Stewart called the investigation a political attack but decided to suspend her campaign.
- A recent poll showed she had high favorability and unfavorability among Republican primary voters.
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