Trending Now - Erin Stewart Faces Scrutiny Over Personal Purchases on City Card

WHO:

WTNH - Erin Stewart, former New Britain mayor and 2026 Republican gubernatorial candidate.

WHAT:

WTNH - Erin Stewart used a city-issued credit card to purchase clothes, shoes, and cosmetics during her tenure as mayor.

WTNH - A decade's worth of expense reports filed by Erin Stewart revealed multiple purchases made with the city credit card.

WTNH - Numerous instances were reported where large purchases were made without accompanying receipts.

WHERE:

WTNH - New Britain, Connecticut.

WHEN:

WTNH - The reports and expense records cover a decade during Erin Stewart's time as mayor.

WHY:

CT Mirror - Reports indicate potential misuse of the city credit card by Erin Stewart.

HOW:

WTNH - Expense reports were obtained by News 8, showing the purchases made with the city credit card.

(UPDATED May 11, 2026 23:19 UTC)

Erin Stewart, the former mayor of New Britain and a Republican candidate for governor in 2026, is facing scrutiny over her use of a city-issued credit card during her time in office. Reports reveal that over a decade, she made numerous purchases, including clothes, shoes, and cosmetics, without providing receipts for many of the larger transactions. These findings, obtained by News 8, suggest potential misuse of city funds and have raised concerns among constituents.