Stewart Lags Far Behind in LG Fundraising. Prospects in Doubt. Stevenson Close to Qualifying in July Report.

New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart’s campaign for lieutenant governor is in trouble. The Republican raised a paltry $44,355.00 as of June 30th, according to her July 10th campaign finance report. Stewart needs to reach $75,000.00 in qualifying contributions in a hurry. The last day to submit an application is July 20th.

Stewart started the year launching an ill-advised bid for governor. She abandoned that campaign on the eve of the May Republican nominating convention to run for the second spot on the ticket. Since then, the third term mayor has been engaged in a long fade. Her campaign is said to be disorganized and hindered by bad advice from her inner circle.

Darien Republican Jayme Stevenson, another challenger for lieutenant governor looks like she will qualify for public financing. Her July 10th report reveals the local leader had raised $68,485 in qualifying contributions as of June 30th.

Endorsed Republican LG candidate state Senator Joseph Markley (R-Southington) qualified for taxpayer financing of his campaign in the spring. Markley abandoned his conservatism to partake in the state’s generous public financing scheme. Markley began weeks ago identifying primary supporters with automated calls.