The report’s findings (full report included as PDF) have been referred to both the Chief State’s Attorney’s Office and the United States Attorney’s Office.

By Viktoria Sundqvist and Kate Santini, CTNewsJunkie.com

Republican gubernatorial candidate and former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart said Thursday she has suspended her campaign following the release of an independent investigation into her credit card spending as mayor.

Stewart is accused of using her city-issued credit card to fund “routine living expenses” such as clothing, jewelry, diapers, and party supplies, according to a report issued by the Crumbie Law Group. Purchases between June 2016 through November 2025 totaling over $200,000 were reviewed.

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