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Dannel Malloy

Former Governor - Connecticut

Connecticut

Dannel Malloy is an American politician who served as the 88th Governor of Connecticut from 2011 to 2019. Born on July 21, 1955, in Stamford, Connecticut, he is a member of the Democratic Party. Prior to his gubernatorial role, Malloy served as the mayor of Stamford for 14 years. As governor, he worked on major issues such as education reform, gun control, and budgetary policy, establishing a progressive platform. His administration faced economic challenges, dealing with budget shortfalls and deficits. Despite his notable accomplishments, his time in office was marked by controversy and he had one of the lowest approval ratings among governors in the US.