Another state primary candidate, would-be Comptroller Michael Jarjura this time, is suing the state over the way it is distributing public campaign money under Connecticut's new and sweeping campaign finance laws.
DOCUMENT: Jarjura Lawsuit [PDF]
Jarjura, a Democrat and Waterbury's Mayor, is involved in a bruising primary challenge of Kevin Lembo, the state Healthcare Advocate and the party's endorsed candidate for Comptroller. The primary is Aug. 10.
In suit filed in Superior Court in Hartford Friday afternoon, Jarjura contends that the State Elections Enforcement Commission, which administers the public financing of campaigns for state offices, improperly awarded Lembo a $375,000 campaign grant this week. Jarjura said Lembo failed to raise the $75,000 needed to qualify for the grant by the July 16 deadline.
The Jarjura suit is the latest of several legal developments as primary campaigns heat up in the first year that public financing has been available to candidates for state-wide office. More than 160 candidates are seeking public campaign money.
DOCUMENT: Jarjura Lawsuit [PDF]
Jarjura, a Democrat and Waterbury's Mayor, is involved in a bruising primary challenge of Kevin Lembo, the state Healthcare Advocate and the party's endorsed candidate for Comptroller. The primary is Aug. 10.
In suit filed in Superior Court in Hartford Friday afternoon, Jarjura contends that the State Elections Enforcement Commission, which administers the public financing of campaigns for state offices, improperly awarded Lembo a $375,000 campaign grant this week. Jarjura said Lembo failed to raise the $75,000 needed to qualify for the grant by the July 16 deadline.
The Jarjura suit is the latest of several legal developments as primary campaigns heat up in the first year that public financing has been available to candidates for state-wide office. More than 160 candidates are seeking public campaign money.