Senator Michael W. Connolly View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information

Birth Place: Dubuque, Iowa

Party Affiliation: Democrat

Assemblies Served:
Senate: 73 (1989) - 82 (2007)

House: 68 (1979) - 72 (1987)

Home County: Dubuque

Michael W. Connolly

Dubuque County

Term

Served five terms in House. Serving fifth term in Senate.

Profession

Retired school administrator and former teacher.

Education

Graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in Farley. Received B.A. and M.A. from Loras College.

Military Service

Served six years in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Memberships and Activities

Former campaign chair and executive board member of the Dubuque United Way and served 15 years on board of the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1945 in Dubuque. Resides in Dubuque.

Family Members

Wife Martha; one son and one daughter.

Senate District 14