Dannel Malloy facts for kids
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Dannel Malloy
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Malloy in 2016
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| 6th Chancellor of the University of Maine System | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | James H. Page |
| 88th Governor of Connecticut | |
| In office January 5, 2011 – January 9, 2019 |
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| Lieutenant | Nancy Wyman |
| Preceded by | Jodi Rell |
| Succeeded by | Ned Lamont |
| 29th Mayor of Stamford | |
| In office December 1, 1995 – November 30, 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Stanley Esposito |
| Succeeded by | Michael Pavia |
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Dannel Patrick Malloy
July 21, 1955 Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Cathy Lambert
(m. 1982) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Boston College (BA, JD) |
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Dannel Patrick Malloy (born July 21, 1955) is an American politician and university leader. He served as the 88th governor of Connecticut from 2011 to 2019. A governor is the leader of a U.S. state's government. As a member of the Democratic Party, he also led the Democratic Governors Association from 2016 to 2017.
In July 2019, Malloy became the Chancellor of the University of Maine System. A chancellor is the head of a group of universities.
Before becoming governor, Malloy was the mayor of Stamford, Connecticut, for four terms, from 1995 to 2009. He first ran for governor in 2006 but did not win his party's nomination. He ran again in 2010 and won a very close election. He was reelected in 2014.
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Early Life and Education
Dannel Patrick Malloy was born in Stamford, Connecticut. He was the youngest of eight children. His mother was a nurse, and his father was William Francis Malloy. He is of Irish heritage.
As a child, Malloy had learning disabilities like dyslexia. He also had trouble with physical coordination. He didn't learn to tie his shoes until he was in the fifth grade. However, he worked hard to overcome these challenges and learned skills to help him succeed in school. He developed a very strong memory.
He graduated with high honors from Boston College. This is where he met his wife, Cathy. He later earned a law degree, called a J.D., from Boston College Law School.
After law school, Malloy worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn, New York, from 1980 to 1984. A district attorney is a lawyer who represents the government in court. He then returned to Stamford and worked at a law firm.
Mayor of Stamford
In 1995, Malloy was elected Mayor of Stamford. He served as mayor for 14 years, winning re-election three times.
One of his main goals as mayor was to reduce crime. During his time in office, the city of Stamford saw a large drop in serious crimes. Stamford became known as one of the safest cities in the United States.
Governor of Connecticut (2011–2019)
Malloy decided to run for governor of Connecticut. A person who runs for a political office is called a candidate.
Running for Governor
Malloy first tried to become the Democratic candidate for governor in 2006 but lost the primary election to another mayor, John DeStefano, Jr.. A primary election is a vote where party members choose their main candidate for the general election.
He ran again in 2010. This time, he won the Democratic primary. In the main election, he faced Republican candidate Thomas C. Foley. The election was extremely close, but Malloy won by a small number of votes.
In 2014, Malloy ran for a second term as governor. He once again faced Tom Foley. This time, Malloy won by a larger margin. He decided not to run for a third term in 2018.
Time in Office
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Malloy became governor on January 5, 2011. When he took office, Connecticut was facing serious money problems. He worked on a new state budget that included tax increases and agreements with state worker unions to save money.
During his time as governor, Malloy signed several important laws.
- Criminal Justice: In 2012, he signed a bill to end the death penalty for future crimes in Connecticut.
- Gun Laws: After the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012, Malloy supported and signed strong new gun control laws in 2013. These laws required background checks for all gun sales and banned certain types of weapons.
- Voting Rights: He signed a law in 2012 that allowed people to register to vote on Election Day.
- Education: Malloy's education reform bill provided more money for schools, especially in poorer areas. It also created more preschool programs.
- Immigration: In 2013, he signed a law allowing all Connecticut residents, including those who are not U.S. citizens, to get a driver's license.
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Malloy also led the state's response to major storms, like Hurricane Sandy in 2012. His quick actions helped Connecticut avoid the worst of the storm's damage.
University of Maine System Chancellor
After leaving the governor's office, Malloy was chosen to be the Chancellor of the University of Maine System. He started this job on July 1, 2019. As chancellor, he oversees a group of public universities in the state of Maine.
His leadership has faced some challenges. Since 2021, several university presidents have resigned. In 2022, some faculty groups and students expressed a lack of confidence in his leadership and called for him to resign.
Personal Life
Malloy married Cathy Lambert in 1982. She is the chief executive officer of an arts organization in Hartford, Connecticut. They have three sons, named Dannel, Ben, and Sam.
See also
In Spanish: Dan Malloy para niños
