Former Connecticut Senator Convicted in Public Campaign Funds Scheme
Staff Report·
BRIDGEPORT — Former Connecticut State Senator Dennis A. Bradley Jr. was convicted by a federal jury on March 27, 2026, of defrauding Connecticut's publicly funded campaign program during his 2018 State Senate campaign.
According to federal prosecutors, Bradley and others concealed more than $7,000 he spent on a campaign event. His campaign later received $84,140 from Connecticut's Citizens' Election Program.
The jury found Bradley guilty of one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and five counts of wire fraud. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years.
Bradley remains free on a $300,000 bond while awaiting sentencing.
Case Summary
- Defendant:
- Dennis A. Bradley Jr., former Connecticut State Senator
- Verdict date:
- March 27, 2026
- Charges:
- 1 count conspiracy to commit wire fraud; 5 counts wire fraud
- Maximum sentence per count:
- 20 years
- Amount concealed:
- More than $7,000 (campaign event expenses)
- Public funds received:
- $84,140 from Connecticut's Citizens' Election Program
- Bond:
- $300,000 (awaiting sentencing)
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Source
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Connecticut