Greenwich Resident Officially Announces CT Treasurer Candidacy

GREENWICH, CT - From Red Horse Strategies: Dita Bhargava, a Democrat, has announced her candidacy for Treasurer. She was previously in exploratory committee for statewide office. Bhargava also announced her first endorsement from Manchester Mayor Jay Moran.

"It is with great confidence that I support Dita Bhargava to be the next Treasurer for the state of Connecticut," said Mayor Moran. "I believe Dita has the skills and the experience to oversee the responsibilities necessary to navigate our state during these challenging economic and fiscal times. I am certain her business background and her success on Wall Street, combined with her passion to get Connecticut back on track is what makes Dita Bhargava the best choice to be out next Treasurer!"

"I am announcing my campaign to seek the Office of the Treasurer. After speaking to residents across our state for the last five months, it is clear to me that Connecticut's fiscal and economic challenges are foremost in the minds of many. I have a strong commitment to public service and progressive values, and care deeply about our state and its future. Steering Connecticut towards a fiscally stable path will be incredibly important over the next several years. I spent 20 successful years in the financial sector managing asset portfolios, advising pension funds, and overseeing risk management initiatives," said Bhargava.

"My professional experience, progressive goals, and history of civic engagement uniquely qualify me as a candidate that can lead our state out of its fiscal crisis and advance a Democratic vision for Connecticut. As a candidate for Treasurer, I am excited to help build a strong Democratic ticket for November elections. As Connecticut's next Treasurer, I look forward to helping our state become the vibrant, progressive, and prosperous state that I know we can be," said Bhargava.

"State Treasurer Denise Nappier was the first and only woman in Connecticut elected to this office, and she is an inspiration to me and countless others for her dedication and impeccable record. Denise has given all of us her tireless commitment, she has been an advocate for financial literacy, and a leader in promoting strong corporate governance. I am so thankful Treasurer Nappier is such a trusted, steadfast, and dedicated servant to Connecticut," said Bhargava.

"I am running for Treasurer because I am committed to protecting our pensioners and fulfilling our promise of retirement security to people who worked their entire lives in public service and education. I am running to broaden the financial literacy of our young people, and to provide economic empowerment for our working and middle-class families." Bhargava said, "As Treasurer I will be a trusted advisor on our state's financial condition, and to work with all leaders and legislators to get Connecticut back on a sound fiscal footing. And I promise to be Connecticut's strongest economic advocate, working to create jobs and grow our economy, so all our young people can stay here with the job opportunities and quality of life they deserve."

The Connecticut State Convention will be held on May 18 and 19. The Democratic primary will be on August 14. Bhargava has also received the support of Sprague Democratic Town Committee Chair Jack Malone, Middlebury Democratic Town Committee Chair Curtis Bosco, Democratic State Central Committee member Barbara Gordon, Pastor Lindsay Curtis, and Former Ridgefield Democratic Town Committee Chair Susan Cocco.

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