Mike Connolly (Iowa politician)

Michael W. Connolly
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	(1945-10-31) October 31, 1945 (age 79) Dubuque, Iowa
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.

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

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]

• Iowa General Assembly - Senator Mike Connolly official government website^{[dead link‍]}
• Project Vote Smart - Michael W. 'Mike' Connolly profile
• Follow the Money - Mike Connolly
  • 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 campaign contributions
• Iowa Senate Democrats - Mike Connolly profile

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