Mike Connolly (Iowa politician)
Michael W. Connolly | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 14th district | |
| Assumed office 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Kitty Rehberg |
| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office 1990–2002 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Carr |
| Succeeded by | Mary Lundby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 31, 1945 Dubuque, Iowa |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Martha |
| Children | Maureen, John |
| Residence | Dubuque, Iowa |
| Alma mater | Loras College |
| Occupation | Legislator |
| Website | Connolly's website |
Michael W. "Mike" Connolly is the Iowa State Senator from the 14th District. He has served in the Iowa Senate since 1989 and is currently an assistant majority leader. He received his BA and MA from Loras College.
Connolly currently serves on several committees in the Iowa Senate - the Appropriations committee; the Education committee; the Ways and Means committee; the Ethics committee, where he is vice chair; the Government Oversight committee, where he is vice chair; and the State Government committee, where he is chair. His prior political experience includes serving as a representative in the Iowa House from 1979-1989.
Connolly ran unopposed for re-election in 2004, receiving 21,685 votes. He was a county co-chair for Senator Hillary Clinton's campaign and announced that he will not run for reelection in 2008 [1]
External links
- Iowa General Assembly - Senator Mike Connolly official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Michael W. 'Mike' Connolly profile
- Follow the Money - Mike Connolly
- Iowa Senate Democrats - Mike Connolly profile
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