Democrats Raise Over $129K for Danbury Mayoral Race

DANBURY, CT — Democratic candidate for mayor Chris Setaro has announced he has raised $129,273 in his first six months of fundraising.

The warchest represents over 700 donations. The Setaro campaign now has more than $100,445 cash on hand, according to a press release. Setaro launched his campaign on Dec. 26.

"I’m thankful and humbled by the outpouring of support for our campaign. Every day we’re talking about kitchen table issues that people care about, and we have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of every Danbury resident," Setaro said in the release.

Setaro is the former president of the City Council, and lost previously in a Danbury mayoral race versus Mark Boughton in 2001.