Nancy DiNardo
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 | 1949 or 1950 (age 76–77)[1] |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Emmanuel College, Massachusetts (BA) Fairfield University (MA) |
Nancy DiNardo (born 1949 or 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]
Career
DiNardo served as the chairperson of the party's Trumbull Town Committee for nearly 20 years. DiNardo was employed as an educator in the Bridgeport 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]
References
- ^ Stowe, Stacey (February 13, 2005). "There Is No Hiding from Nancy DiNardo". The New York Times.
- ^ "Party Officers". Connecticut Democratic Party. Retrieved 2020-10-30.
- ^ Stowe, Stacey (2005-02-13). "There Is No Hiding From Nancy DiNardo (Published 2005)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-10-30.
- ^ John Burgeson (December 19, 2014). "DiNardo to step down as state's top Dem". Connecticut Post. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
- ^ Mark Pazniokas, The Connecticut Mirror (December 22, 2014). "Dinardo Ending A Decade As Democratic State Chair". Hartford Courant. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
- ^ HLADKY, GREGORY (23 January 2015). "Nick Balletto Named Democratic State Chairman". courant.com. Retrieved 2020-10-30.
- ^ "Meet the Chair -- Nancy DiNardo"
- ^ Stacey Stone, "There Is No Hiding From Nancy DiNardo", New York Times, February 13, 2005
- ^ Stacey Stone, "There Is No Hiding From Nancy DiNardo", New York Times, February 13, 2005
- ^ Ken Dixon (November 27, 2024). "Nancy DiNardo, longtime chairwoman of CT Democrats, will not seek another term". CT Insider.
- ^ Mark Pazniokas (November 27, 2024). "Lamont taps Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves as Democratic chair". The Connecticut Mirror.