Nancy DiNardo

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]

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 75–76)[1]
Political party	Democratic
Education	Emmanuel College, Massachusetts (BA) Fairfield University (MA)

Career

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]