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Ceci Maher
Maher in 2023
Member of the Connecticut State Senate
from the 26th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 4, 2023
Preceded byWill Haskell
Personal details
BornCatherine Cecilia Queeney
(1953-11-19) November 19, 1953 (age 72)
PartyDemocratic
Spouse
Gordon Roberts Maher
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(m. 1980; died 2020)​
Children3, including Katherine
EducationUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst (BS)
Columbia University (MS)
Websitececimaher.com

Catherine Cecilia Maher (née Queeney; born November 19, 1953)[1] is an American executive and politician. She currently serves as a member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 26, which encompasses Darien, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Stamford, Weston, Westport and Wilton. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

Early life and education

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Maher was born Catherine Cecilia Queeney to John Hart Queeney and Rosalie (née Kirby) Queeney.[2][3] She was one of six children and was raised primarily in Stamford, Connecticut, where she attended the local schools. She completed a Bachelor of Science in fashion merchandising at University of Massachusetts Amherst. In 1995, Maher completed a Master of Social Work at Columbia University in New York.[4][5]

Career

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Maher started her career at the department store Lord & Taylor in 1977 and worked for several years for department stores such as Target Corporation. She later became an executive at various non-profit organizations in Connecticut, such as Sandy Hook Promise.[6][7]

Politics

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In 2019, Maher unsuccessfully ran for the board of selectmen of Wilton, Connecticut.[6] In 2022, she was endorsed by the Democratic Party for the Connecticut State Senate.[8] She was elected in the primary election on November 8, 2022, succeeding incumbent Will Haskell.[9] She assumed office on January 4, 2023, and currently serves as chair of the Children's committee and vice chair of the Higher Education & Employment Advancement committee. She is also a member of Energy & Technology, Human Services, Internship and Judiciary committees.[10]

In March 2026, Maher announced her plans to retire from politics, stating that "[her] generation has a responsibility to mentor and support younger leaders."[11]

Personal life

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Maher married Gordon Roberts Maher, a Goldman Sachs banking executive, on September 7, 1980.[3] He died on October 5, 2020. Maher has three grown children, including Katherine Maher, and resides in Wilton, Connecticut.[12]

References

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  1. ↑ United States Public Records, 1970-2009
  2. ↑ "Rosalie Queeney Obituary (2018) - Wilton, CT - Wilton Bulletin". Legacy.com. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Catherine Queeney, a Buyer, Married to Gordon R. Maher". The New York Times. September 7, 1980. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Connecticut State Sen. Ceci Maher - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Ceci Maher CT State Senator for Darien, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Stamford, Weston, Westport, Wilton » CBIA". CBIA. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  6. 1 2 Ross, Jeannette (October 3, 2019). "Wilton Board of Selectman candidate: Ceci Maher". The Wilton Bulletin. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  7. ↑ Freda, J. D. (March 9, 2022). "Wilton's Maher gains support in bid for CT 26th Senate District". The Wilton Bulletin. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  8. ↑ GMW, Reader Contributed to (May 13, 2022). "ELECTION 2022 — 26th State Senate: Democrats Unanimously Endorse Wilton's Ceci Maher". Good Morning Wilton. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  9. ↑ Freda, J. D. (November 9, 2022). "Wilton Democrats 'thrilled' by Election Day results, DTC chair says". The Wilton Bulletin. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  10. ↑ Hall, Foster. "About Senator Maher". Connecticut Senate Democrats. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  11. ↑ Pazniokas, Mark (March 6, 2026). "Sen. Ceci Maher to retire, says it is time for next generation". CT Mirror. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Gordon Maher Obituary (2020) - Wilton, CT - Wilton Bulletin". Legacy.com. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
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