Michael W. Connolly (born October 31, 1945) was the Iowa State Senator from the 14th District. He served in the Iowa Senate from 1989 to 2008 and was an assistant majority leader.
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. 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, where he was chair. He served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1979 to 1989.
Connolly ran unopposed for re-election in 2004, receiving 21,685 votes. He was not a candidate for reelection in 2008.
References
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