Michael Connelly (Illinois)
Michael Connelly (Republican Party) was a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 21. Connelly assumed office in 2013. Connelly left office on January 9, 2019.
Connelly (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 21. Connelly lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Connelly previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2009 to 2013. He graduated from Loyola University in 1986 and the John Marshall Law School in 1989. His work experience includes serving as an assistant state attorney in Cook County, law clerk for Justice Allan Stouder in the Illinois Appellate Court, and as a private practice attorney.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Connelly was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Health and Human Services Committee, Minority Spokesperson
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Criminal Law |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor |
| • Telecommunications & InfoTechnology |
| • Veterans Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Connelly served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Commerce and Economic Development |
| • Restorative Justice, Co-chair |
| • Criminal Law |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor |
| • Licensed Activities and Pensions |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Connelly served on the following committees:[3]
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations I |
| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Criminal Law |
| • Human Services, Minority Spokesperson |
| • Labor and Commerce |
| • Licensed Activities and Pensions |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Connelly served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Judiciary I - Civil Law |
| • Business Occupational Licenses |
| • Public Utilities |
| • Small Business Empowerment & Workforce Development |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Connelly served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Aging |
| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Appropriations-Higher Education |
| • Elementary & Secondary Education |
| • Fire Protection |
| • Railroad Industry |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 21
Laura Ellman defeated incumbent Michael Connelly in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 21 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Laura Ellman (D) | 50.6 | 49,928 |
 | Michael Connelly (R) | 49.4 | 48,749 | |
| Total votes: 98,677 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 21
Laura Ellman advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 21 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Laura Ellman | 100.0 | 18,438 |
| Total votes: 18,438 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 21
Incumbent Michael Connelly advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 21 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Connelly | 100.0 | 17,952 |
| Total votes: 17,952 | |||
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2014
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Illinois State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 18, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 2, 2013. Incumbent Michael G. Connelly ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[4][5][6]
2012
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012
Connelly won election in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 21. He was unopposed in the Republican Primary on March 20[7][8] and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Michael Connelly |
100% | 79,105 | |
| Total Votes | 79,105 | |||
Endorsements
Connelly was endorsed by Family-Pac.[10]
2010
Connelly won re-election to the 48th District seat against Democrat Barbara Green. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[11]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 48 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michael Connelly (R)
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24,601 | 66.19% | ||
| Barbara Green (D) | 12,567 | 33.81% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Michael Connelly won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 48 receiving 29,649 votes, ahead of Democrat Joseph Heneghan who received 21,404 votes.[12]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 48 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Michael Connelly (R)
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29,649 | |||
| Joseph Heneghan (D) | 21,404 | |||
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2020
In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
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2019
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In 2019, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31. There were also special sessions. The 1st special session was June 21-July 6. The 2nd special session was July 26-July 31. During the 3rd special session, the Senate met on August 13, and the House met on August 16. The 4th special session was on August 28-29. There was a veto session from October 24-November 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 14 through December 7 (extended session).
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2014
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In 2014, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 29 through June 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 31.
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Personal
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Connelly and his wife, Lisa, have 3 children.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Illinois State Senate elections, 2018
- State legislative special elections, 2018
- Illinois State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Illinois Legislature website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Senator Michael Connelly - Official Senate Website
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Michael Connelly (R) 48th District official House website
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money: 2012, 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Michael Connelly's Biography," accessed February 20, 2014
- ↑ Michael Connelly, "About Senator Connelly," accessed February 20, 2014
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "Senator Michael Connelly," accessed February 20, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "General Primary Election Official Canvass," April 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed February 20, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed December 31, 2012
- ↑ Family-Pac, "Endorsements," accessed June 22, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results," accessed February 20, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2008," accessed February 20, 2014
- ↑ Citizen Action Illinois, "99th General Assembly Legislative Scorecard 2016," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities, "2016 Illinois Community Living Report," accessed July 11, 2017
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ron Sandack (R) |
Illinois State Senate District 21 2013-2019 |
Succeeded by Laura Ellman (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 48 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Sandra M. Pihos (R) |
