Markley, Sampson continue to fight SEEC fine after judge dismisses appeal

Republican lawmakers Joe Markley and Rob Sampson continue to fight fines resulting from a 2014 election complaint, and are considering a federal lawsuit just as their 2018 campaigns are about to hit high gear.

Markley and Sampson said Friday they are working with the Institute for Free Speech on a federal lawsuit challenging the State Elections Enforcement Commission’s interpretation of a state law requiring a candidate to only use campaign funds to further their own election.

Separately, the two politicians also plan to appeal a New Britain Superior Court judge’s Aug. 2 decision that they missed the deadline to challenge the SEEC’s ruling against them.

“We’re not giving up,” said Sampson, a Wolcott state representative who is running in the 16th Senate District, which includes Southington.

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