Mike Connolly (Iowa politician)

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.

Michael W. Connolly
Member of the Iowa Senate
from the 14th district
In office
1990–2008
Preceded byKitty Rehberg
Succeeded byPam Jochum
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 35th district
In office
1978–1990
Preceded byDiane Brandt
Succeeded by??
Personal details
Born (1945-10-31) October 31, 1945
Dubuque, Iowa
Political partyDemocrat
Spouse(s)Martha
ChildrenMaureen, John
ResidenceDubuque, Iowa
Alma materLoras College
OccupationLegislator
WebsiteConnolly's website

Education

He received his B.A. and M.A. from Loras College.

Career

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
  1. Harkin, Tom. "Retirement Of Iowa State Senator Michael Connolly". Capitol Words. Archived from the original on 4 December 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
  2. "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.
  3. "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.
Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by
Tom Tauke		 20th District
1978 – 1982		 Succeeded by
John Groninga
Preceded by
Diane Brandt		 35th District
1982 – 1990		 Succeeded by
??
Iowa Senate
Preceded by
Robert Carr		 18th District
1990 – 2002		 Succeeded by
Mary Lundby
Preceded by
Kitty Rehberg		 14th District
2002 – 2008		 Succeeded by
Pam Jochum


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