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Michael J. Connolly (American politician)

Michael Joseph Connolly
26th Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth
In office
1979–1994
Preceded by Paul H. Guzzi
Succeeded by William F. Galvin
Member of the
Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office
1973 – 1978
Constituency 24th Suffolk District
Personal details
Born (1947-04-20) April 20, 1947 (age 70)
Boston, Massachusetts
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Lynda M. Connolly
Children 4
Residence Roslindale, Boston, Massachusetts
Alma mater Boston Latin School
College of the Holy Cross
New England School of Law
Occupation Attorney
Real Estate Developer

Michael Joseph Connolly (born April 20, 1947 in Boston, Massachusetts) is a former politician who served as Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth from 1979–1994.

An attorney by profession, Connolly was first elected to public office in 1973 when he won a seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

He was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Edward Brooke's United States Senate seat in 1978, but he dropped out of the race and instead ran for and was elected Secretary of the Commonwealth. Connolly ran for the Senate again in 1984, losing the nomination to Lieutenant Governor John Kerry.

Connolly is currently involved in real estate development.

Connolly is married to Lynda M. Connolly, Chief Justice of the Dedham District Court. They have four children, including Boston City Councilor John R. Connolly.



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