Democratic State Senate candidate Marilyn Moore posted a strong fundraising quarter, according to her campaign filing with the State Elections Enforcement Commission, as she seeks to unseat three-term State Senator Anthony Musto in Connecticut’s 22nd District that includes portions of Bridgeport, Monroe and all of Trumbull. Her filing shows she has raised nearly $10,000 in her quest to raise $15,000 in small donations to qualify for an $83,550 grant with the state’s Citizens Elections Program of publicly funded races. Musto has raised a similar amount, according to campaign records.
Musto is expected to receive the endorsement at the party convention next month, but Moore will wage an August primary. Musto defeated her in a close primary in 2008 with Moore winning Bridgeport handily and Musto doing the same in the suburban towns. News release from Moore:
Marilyn Moore, candidate for the Democratic nomination for State senator from the 22nd district, today revealed her first quarterly campaign finance filing.
“I am ecstatic. I am thrilled. And I want to thank each and every person who took the time and effort to make a donation. From the individuals who could easily afford to make the $100 maximum donation to the unemployed or retirees who invested $5 in my campaign and everyone in between. This shows that we truly are an inclusive campaign and that people truly believe in me and my candidacy,” Moore noted.
The candidate reported that in the first quarter she had raised an amount just shy of $10,000 ($9,828) and had spent $177 leaving a cash on hand balance of $9,651. The campaign had incurred but not yet paid additional expenses of $420 or an available funding balance of $9,230. Moore noted that this amount was donated by over 300 individuals, of which over 250 reside in Bridgeport, Trumbull or Monroe. The campaign needs to raise a total of $15,000 with at least 300 donors living in the three cities and towns that make up the district in order to qualify for state campaign financing.
“We are well on our way to qualifying for the state’s public funds,” Moore declared.
Ms. Moore noted that the bulk of the donations came from her home town of Bridgeport but was pleased to see that they were spread out all over the city.
“We received contributions from the East End and East Side, Black Rock and my home turf of the Brooklawn section. We had contributors from the North End, the South End from Whiskey Hill and everywhere in between. Although we did not concentrate on the suburbs, once the fundraising phase is complete I look forward to spending a great deal of time meeting and greeting the voters in the suburbs,” Moore declared.
Moore said that she had already attended one Monroe Town Committee meeting and felt a positive vibe from the members and looks forward to attending more in Monroe as well as in Trumbull.
“We expect to be filing for the state grant within the next month. Then I will be concentrating on winning the party’s nomination in the convention. But I am fully prepared to challenge the incumbent in a primary if need be,” the candidate concluded.
Moore campaign finance filing here.
Musto campaign finance filing here.
It’s long overdue for the minority, now majority, to represent themselves. Testa and the rest of the overseer mentality, get out and stay out. For any good you thought you might have done, in GOD’S name, leave!
The next few months are shaping up to be very exciting. First, congratulations to Marilyn Moore. I would love to see you and Musto debate. I will keep an open mind on all candidates. Andres Ayala also may have a very difficult time if Scott Hughes were to challenge him. I will assume the incumbents will receive the endorsement of the town committee. Then will the Mayor be able to deliver votes for Musto and Ayala? Of course if Mayor Finch does not show up for Malloy’s commencement he may remember that Finch supported what’s his name. There is going to be some fireworks in the City over the next few months and it is going to be very exciting. Best wishes to all the candidates. Thank you all for the time and effort you will put forth and may the best candidates win.
Moore should get strong support from Bpt if the people come out to vote, but Musto will take those ‘burbs.
I see where tax delinquent developer Sal DiNardo gave Musto $100. The political donations that keep on giving!!! And getting in return.
And Musto’s committee last year passed a bill to allow more PAC money to flow to candidate committees even if they qualify for state financing!!!
Hey Bob, any contribution from Solar Change or any of their missing executives and founders?
Good point Bob,
Obviously Musto wants the money more than he wants a good government process.
Any word on what David Pia is going to do, Lennie?
A victory by Moore in the primary likely guarantees a Trumbull/Monroe Republican wins in November. Musto’s popularity in Trumbull probably won’t carry over to Moore.
At the risk of starting a conversation no one (apparently) wants to have, I believe the “Republican from Trumbull, Monroe beats Moore in November” says two things. One is, obviously, she wins the primary (Musto giving up already?) and two, a black woman from Bridgeport cannot win district wide. I think that argument denigrates the voters of Trumbull and Monroe and presumes they are narrow-minded racists who believe a Bridgeport resident who is black and a woman cannot adequately represent them.
This is just a ridiculous and obvious red herring I hope the folks from Trumbull and Monroe will repudiate. Moore is beyond qualified.
I think the issue is Musto has been ineffective and Moore is a really viable alternative. End of subject.
re: “a Bridgeport resident who is black and a woman”
I think Trumbull and Monroe voters are okay with a black woman. As to “Bridgeport resident,” I’m not so sure. This is what she’ll have to overcome.
I agree with Booty–and further by every Bridgeport delegate’s vote we will know exactly who supports non-conflicted government in our city.
WUN,
You are shaking some Democratic rattle, I suppose. Your meaning is Moore as the Democratic candidate (yes, I wrote a qualifying check for her candidacy) would not fall heir to Musto’s popularity with Trumbullians.
And I wish to ask, what has he done that makes him so popular with any voters? I know he has a nice smile, but … so does Marilyn.
And then you say a Moore Democratic ticket “likely guarantees a Trumbull/Monroe Republican wins in November.” And I wonder whether there might not be a crazy Republican from Bridgeport who might run and upset your scary entry. Not saying, just asking. I wonder what would happen then.
Don’t the issues (you fail to mention) mean anything? And the biggest one to many in Bridgeport is Musto’s specific failure to support the Charter in Bridgeport that prevents City employees from both working and running for the legislative body (since it is our only fiscal alternative to the administration). Conflict is automatic. Musto does not care.
Just saw a neighboring town First Selectman today and mentioned our City Council giving over 50 checks totaling over $32,000 to CHARITIES. Where was the authorization? Not from the Mayor’s office (although he probably knows what they have been doing and how long this has gone on). Not from an action of the City Council based on meetings, minutes and vote, either. There is no Finance Board, per Charter. And there is no Internal Auditor since the Finch administration terminated the position early in their first term.
Who can protect the taxpayer, I asked? And the suburban leader said that it is government practices and processes that are at fault rather than the amount of money that is the problem. I agree. Whether it is $30,000 that should be returned to the City, or $400,000 or more wasted through bad choices at least, this City’s taxpayers are suffering from poor practices and processes that do not provide substantive checks and balance. When will this end? It is all grist for the media mill. Perhaps TV viewers will have a chance to learn what the newspapers do not wish to carry. Time will tell.
For years, the Bridgeport delegation in Harford (Musto included) has been saying, “Bridgeport needs Moore.”