Nancy DiNardo, the first woman to be elected chair of the Connecticut Democratic Party, is stepping down after leading the party for 10 years.
DiNardo will instead pursue the vice-chair role.
DiNardo’s political career started in 1971, when she was elected to town council in Trumbull.
"Nancy has been a truly indispensable leader of this Democratic Party for over ten years. She was an extraordinary Chair who has led our party to critical victories this past November and in years past, and the Lieutenant Governor and I are grateful that she will continue to serve Connecticut Democrats," Gov. Dannel Malloy said in a statement.
"Going forward, I believe that Nick Balletto would do an excellent job in the role of Chair. There are important elections in our towns and cities this fall and I know Nick is committed to continuing the work that Nancy and the Connecticut Democratic Party have done to partner with Democrats running for local, state, and federal offices. In tandem with Nancy, I believe the Party will only expand to new heights, and the Lieutenant Governor and I are proud to support this ticket," Malloy went on to say.
