Connecticut

M. Jodi Rell
Governor

M. Jodi Rell became Connecticut's 87th governor in July 2004, having served as Lieutenant Governor since 1994. She was previously a member of the state House of Representatives for ten years, serving in many leadership positions, including Assistant Minority Leader and Deputy Minority Leader.

As Lieutenant Governor, she aggressively championed a variety of issues including anti-violence, breast cancer awareness, veterans affairs and education. She has also been active in state initiatives dealing with mandate reform and economic development.

Governor Rell attended Old Dominion University and Western Connecticut State University. She has received many public service awards including the prestigious Arnold Markle Public Service Award. She has received an honorary doctorate of law degree from the University of Hartford in 2001.

Governor Rell and her husband Lou, are parents to two children.