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 | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 16th district | |
| In office 1998–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Bud Robinson |
| Succeeded by | Kent Rogert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 11, 1951 Oakland, Nebraska |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Decatur, Nebraska |
| Alma mater | University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
Personal life
[edit]Born in Oakland, Nebraska, he graduated from Decatur High School in 1970. He attended the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 1970 to 1973.
Career
[edit]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
[edit]He unsuccessfully ran for the United States House of Representatives in 2004 in Nebraska's 1st congressional district. Connealy won a competitive four-way primary on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 with 50.2% of the vote, defeating Janet Stewart, Charlie Matulka, and Phil Chase for the nomination.[1] In the general election, Republican Jeff Fortenberry defeated State Senator Matt Connealy 54%-43%. Connealy won only two counties: Thurston and Burt.[2]
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
[edit]- ^ "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
[edit]- 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