Mike Connolly (Iowa politician)

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Michael W. Connolly
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 14th district
Incumbent
Assumed office  2002
Preceded by	Kitty Rehberg
Member of the Iowa State Senate from the 18th district
In office 1990 – 2002
Preceded by	Robert Carr
Succeeded by	Mary Lundby
Born	October 31, 1945 (1945-10-31) (age 62) Dubuque, Iowa
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Martha
Children	Maureen, John
Residence	Dubuque, Iowa
Alma mater	Loras College
Occupation	Legislator
Religion	Roman Catholic
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]

[edit] External links

• Iowa General Assembly - Senator Mike Connolly official government website
• 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

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 – present	Succeeded by Incumbent