Gop Gubernatorial Candidate Erin Stewart ... - News 12 | New Jersey
The Hartford Courant reports that Erin Stewart spent up to $200,000 on her city-issued credit card for personal items.
newjersey.news12.comHere’s a quick update on Erin Stewart.
- Erin Stewart, former mayor of New Britain, CT, suspended her gubernatorial campaign in May 2026 amid reporting about personal use of a city credit card and related scrutiny. This development effectively ended her bid for the Republican nomination in 2026. This summary reflects coverage from multiple outlets reporting on the suspension and the surrounding allegations.[1][4]
- Before suspending, Stewart had been campaigning for public funding and had various campaign milestones, including qualification for public financing and launching a campaign headquarters earlier in 2026. These items were reported as part of her campaign rollout and financing plan.[2]
- Public coverage also noted reactions and ongoing discussions about the alleged misspending, with local outlets and campaign affiliates presenting both the allegations and Stewart’s responses. The reporting includes statements from Stewart and commentary from other political figures involved in the local race.[5][1]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of events with dates and key quotes, or summarize the main allegations and Stewart’s responses in a short briefing. I can also monitor for any new updates and share them with sources.