The city's Campaign Finance Board recently distributed over $1 million in matching funds to Queens City Council candidates, highlighting the significance of the eight-to-one matching program for electoral success in New York City. Incumbents like Shekar Krishnan and Linda Lee received substantial allocations, with Krishnan being the largest beneficiary at $192,500 amidst a primary challenge. Several candidates for now-open seats also received funds, with Erycka Montoya leading with $118,917. This influx of funds is critical, especially for those new to the race or without established fundraising histories.
The total haul for local candidates through the eight-to-one matching program that has become vital to winning office in New York City surpassed $1 million.
Erycka Montoya, who has earned the backing of the Working Families Party, topped the field with $118,917 in matching funds.
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