New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker has filed for reelection, marking his bid for a fourth term as the city’s top elected official. Elicker, who filed on April 1, has already raised more than $97,000 towards his 2027 mayoral run.

Elicker’s Campaign Finance Report

According to his campaign finance report, Elicker raised $97,165 in individual contributions and spent $5,006.95 between April 1 and June 30. The report also shows that 30 of the individual contributions were made on April 13, and 16 were made on April 14.

Elicker pointed to his administration’s accomplishments, including fostering the construction of new housing, reducing violence and crime, expanding COMPASS, and investing in youth and education. He also stressed that he has learned to start campaign work early to ensure he can focus on his mayoral duties.

Democracy Fund Participation

Elicker will once again participate in the city’s public-financing Democracy Fund, which requires mayoral candidates to cap individual contributions at $400 apiece in exchange for a public grant and matching dollars. Donors who gave the maximum amount include Elm Advisors consultant David Newton, Billion Oyster Project fundraiser Matthew Halken, and former city Corporation Counsel Pat King.

New Haven Democratic Town Committee Chair Vincent Mauro commented on Elicker’s early reelection filing and fundraising push, saying it was a good thing to establish that he was running and that $97,000 is a significant amount.

Original reporting: New Haven Independent — read the source article.