Nancy DiNardo | |
---|---|
Chair of the Connecticut Democratic Party | |
In office June 11, 2020 –January 22, 2025 | |
Preceded by | Nancy Wyman |
Succeeded by | Roberto Alves |
In office January 19,2005 –February 1,2015 | |
Preceded by | George Jepsen |
Succeeded by | Nick Balletto |
Personal details | |
Born | 1949or1950(age 75–76) [1] |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Emmanuel College,Massachusetts (BA) Fairfield University (MA) |
Nancy DiNardo (born 1949/1950) is an American politician and owner of commercial real estate in Connecticut. She is the current Chairwoman of the Democratic Party of Connecticut [2] and is first woman to hold that position. [3] She previously served in that position from 2005 until 2015. [4] [5] In the intervening five years,she served as Vice Chairwoman. [6]
DiNardo served as the chairperson of the party's Trumbull CT Town Committee for nearly 20 years. DiNardo was employed as an educator in the Bridgeport,CT school system for 30 years. [7]
DiNardo has worked for Trumbull's board of health,finance,and police commission. [8] She was treasurer of Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim's 1994 gubernatorial campaign. [9]
On November 27,2024,DiNardo announced she would step down as state party chair. [10] Governor Ned Lamont soon endorsed the Mayor of Danbury,Roberto Alves,to fill her role. [11]