FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEMOCRAT SHAWN WOODEN FIRST TO MEET FUNDRAISING THRESHOLD TO QUALIFY FOR PUBLIC FINANCING IN STATE TREASURER’S RACE
Brett Broesder, Wooden Media
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Democrat Shawn Wooden first to meet fundraising threshold to qualify for public financing in state treasurer’s race
Hartford, Connecticut (April 30, 2018) -- Today, Shawn Wooden’s campaign for Connecticut state treasurer announced that he’s collected the more than $76,600 in small donations, the amount needed to qualify for the Citizens’ Election Program (CEP).
He’s the first candidate to meet the threshold to qualify for public financing in the race to succeed Treasurer Denise Nappier. To date, Wooden has received contributions from more than 1,000 individuals from more than 100 towns across Connecticut.
“I am extremely grateful for the support that our campaign continues to receive,” said Wooden. “Our message is resonating with many families across our state who are counting on us to get it right. Here’s the bottom line: The leaders we choose in this election will determine whether we have an economy that works for everyone. I’ve spent my professional and public life on the side of working families and advising clients on protecting their investments. I’m ready on day one to do the same as Connecticut’s next state treasurer.”
Once Wooden secures ballot access after the Democratic convention in May, he will receive a $375,000 grant if he has a primary opponent. In the November general election, Wooden would receive an additional $750,000.
About Shawn Wooden, Democrat for Connecticut state treasurer
Shawn has been an attorney for over 20 years at Day Pitney where he leads the firm’s public pension practice. He’s worked at the AFL-CIO's Office of Investment and is a member of the National Association of Public Pension Attorneys. To learn more about Shawn, visit www.shawnwooden.com.
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Mayor Toni Harp, New Haven
Mayor Paul Shapiro, Mansfield
Mayor Neil O’Leary, Waterbury
Mayor Luke Bronin, Hartford
Mayor Suzette DeBeatham-Brown, Bloomfield
State Senator Tim Larson (D - East Hartford, East Windsor, Ellington & South Windsor)
State Senator Ed Gomes (D - Bridgeport & Stratford)
State Senator Doug McCrory (D - Bloomfield, Hartford & Windsor)
State Representative Brandon McGee (D - Hartford & Windsor)
State Representative Joshua Hall (D - Hartford)
State Representative Bobby Gibson (D - Bloomfield)
State Representative Larry Butler (D - Waterbury)
State Representative Chris Ziogas (D - Bristol)
Chairman Antony Casagrande, Wolcott Democratic Town Committee
Chairman Leonard Caine, Naugatuck Democratic Town Committee
Sojourner Network of Democratic Women
Labor District Council of CT
Operating Engineers Local 478
CT Ironworkers Local 15 & Local 424
SMART (Sheet Metal Air Rail Transportation Workers Local 40)
Greater Hartford-New Britain Building & Construction Trades Council
Find Shawn online at www.ShawnWooden.com
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