Wisconsin Lt. Governor Fires Campaign Manager Over Finances
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Madison, Wisconsin — Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez fired her campaign manager late Sunday after an internal review found inaccurate and incomplete campaign finance filings, campaign officials said. The review identified double-counted contributions and unreported expenses, prompting immediate termination while the campaign said it would correct filings and notify authorities.
On Monday Rodriguez told reporters the campaign will hire accountants and compliance experts, contact the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, and file amended reports; she acknowledged the campaign had overstated fundraising, reporting more than $1 million when cash-on-hand was just over $200,000. Rival Democrats publicly criticized Rodriguez, calling the disclosures disqualifying and raising questions about campaign management.
Timeline
- 1. David Crowley and Missy Hughes drop bids and endorse Rodriguez.
- 2. Internal review uncovers inaccurate and incomplete finance filings and double-counted contributions.
- 3. Late Sunday the campaign fires its campaign manager following the review.
- 4. Monday Rodriguez announces plans to hire accountants, contact the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, and file amended reports.
- 5. Rival Democrats criticize Rodriguez publicly, calling the fundraising disclosures disqualifying.
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