NJ-GOV: ELEC disburses $600k in matching funds to gubernatorial campaigns
The Election Law Enforcement Commission distributed more than $600k in public matching funds to a trio of gubernatorial candidates Tuesday, according to a release.
Among the Democrats, officials disbursed $295,660 to Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, putting the mayor at $3,826,913 total, or about 70% of the $5.5 million cap. Officials gave former State Senate President Steve Sweeney $160,652, putting his total at $4,901,749.
One Republican received funds: Officials disbursed $173,399 to former radio personality Bill Spadea, who has how received $2,671,389 in matching funds.
No other candidates received matching funds on Wednesday. Three Democrats, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, and Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, and one Republican, former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, have already reached the $5.5 million cap.
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