Matt Connealy
Matthew James "Matt" Connealy (born December 11, 1951) is a former member the Nebraska Legislature, and former executive director of the Nebraska Democratic Party.
Matt Connealy | |
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Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 16th district | |
In office 1998–2007 | |
Preceded by | Bud Robinson |
Succeeded by | Kent Rogert |
Personal details | |
Born | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | December 11, 1951
Personal life
Born in
Career
He was elected in 1998 to represent the 16th Nebraska legislative district and reelected in 2002. He sat on the General Affairs committee and was vice chairperson of the Revenue, Urban Affairs, and Building Maintenance committees. Due to term limits approved by Nebraska voters in Initiative Measure 415 in 2001, state senators are limited to two terms, and Connealy was "termed out" in 2006.
Campaigns and elections
He unsuccessfully ran for the
In 2006, Connealy unsuccessfully sought elective office as Nebraska Public Service Commissioner for district 3. Connealy was defeated by Tim Schram 56%-44%.[3][4]
References
- ^ "Official Results for 2004 Primary Election". www.sos.ne.gov. Archived from the original on 2008-05-07.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - NE - District 01 Race - Nov 02, 2004".
- ^ "Public Service Commissioner". www.sos.ne.gov. Archived from the original on 2008-05-07.
- ^ "Schram defeats Connealy for Public Service Commission".
External links
- The Washington Post 2004 election results
- "Nebraska Unicameral Legislature". Sen. Matt Connealy. Archived from the original on February 19, 2006. Retrieved March 15, 2006.
- Endorsement of Connealy by the Catholic Democrats of Nebraska