Mike Connolly (Iowa politician)
Michael W. Connolly | |
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Member of the Iowa Senate from the 14th district | |
In office 1990–2008 | |
Preceded by | Kitty Rehberg |
Succeeded by | Pam Jochum |
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 35th district | |
In office 1978–1990 | |
Preceded by | Diane Brandt |
Personal details | |
Born | Dubuque, Iowa | October 31, 1945
Political party | Democrat |
Spouse | Martha |
Children | Maureen, John |
Residence | Dubuque, Iowa |
Alma mater | Loras College |
Occupation | Legislator |
Website | Connolly's website |
Michael W. Connolly (born October 31, 1945) was the Iowa State Senator from the 14th District. He served in the Iowa Senate 1989 – 2008 and was an assistant majority leader.
Education
[edit]He received his B.A. and M.A. from Loras College.
Career
[edit]Connolly spent 30 years in the public service, 10 of which were spent in the Iowa House and 20 years in the Iowa Senate.[1] Connolly served on several committees in the Iowa Senate - the Appropriations committee; the Education committee; the Ways and Means committee; the Ethics committee, where he was vice chair; the Government Oversight committee, where he was vice chair; the State Government committee, where he was chair and the Transportation committee,[1] where he was chair. He served in the Iowa House of Representatives 1979 – 1989.
Connolly ran unopposed for re-election in 2004, receiving 21,685 votes.[2] He was not a candidate for reelection in 2008.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Harkin, Tom. "Retirement Of Iowa State Senator Michael Connolly". Capitol Words. Archived from the original on 4 December 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
- ^ "Canvass Summary - FINAL - ELECTION: 2004 General Election (11/2/2004)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. December 6, 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-01-04.
- ^ "Mike Connolly Won't Seek Another Term - Dubuque Senator Says He Supports Jochum". KCCI-TV. September 19, 2007. Archived from the original on 2011-06-05. Retrieved 2009-06-15.
External links
[edit]- Iowa General Assembly - Senator Mike Connolly official government website[dead link]
- Project Vote Smart - Michael W. 'Mike' Connolly profile
- Follow the Money - Mike Connolly
- Iowa Senate Democrats - Mike Connolly profile