In Public Funding, Malloy Stands To Get $2.18 Million

Democrat Dan Malloy's campaign for governor could receive as much as $2.18 million Thursday when he is expected to become the first statewide candidate approved for public financing under the Citizens' Election Program.

But the only Republican gubernatorial candidate seeking public financing for his campaign, Lt. Gov. Michael C. Fedele, is not expected to raise the $250,00 in qualifying contributions for another 10 days, a spokesman said Tuesday. 

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