Radio Host vs Senate Race | Hartford News

Conservative radio host Lee Elci, running for state Senate, is caught in a legal and political firestorm after his opponent, Senator Martha Marx, demands equal airtime on his station — forcing him off the air temporarily as lawyers scramble to navigate FCC rules, election laws, and potential campaign finance violations. Elci, who’s broadcasted daily for 16 years, suspects Marx’s move is a calculated stress tactic, especially since he recently qualified for public financing — a development she may be targeting. The station now faces a high-stakes dilemma: stay neutral or risk violating election law by letting Elci continue airing.

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