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Mary Ann Handley
Mary Ann Handley is a former Democratic member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 4 from 1997 to 2011.
Handley was on the Manchester Board of Directors from 1987 to 1989 and Deputy Mayor of Manchester from 1991 to 1996.
Biography
Handley attended Wesleyan University, the University of London and University College. She earned her B.A. from Connecticut College and her M.A. from the University of Connecticut. Her professional experience includes working as a Professor of History at Manchester Community College from 1967 to 1997.
Committee assignments
- Appropriations Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Commerce Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Judiciary Committee, Connecticut Senate
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Handley won re-election to the 4th District Seat in the Connecticut State Senate, defeating David Blackwell (R).[1]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 4 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Mary Ann Handley (D)
|
26,496 | |||
| David Blackwell (R) | 20,282 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Handley has two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Connecticut State Legislature
- Connecticut State Senate
- Connecticut Senate Committees
- Connecticut state legislative districts
External links
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Connecticut State Senate - District 4 1997–2011 |
Succeeded by Steve Cassano |
