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Summary

Senator Michael G. Connelly

Full Name: Michael G. Connelly
Office: State Senate (IL) - District 21, Republican
First Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Lisa; 3 Children

Recent Key Votes

SB 1 - Amends Teachers' Pension Plans
Legislation (Nay)

March 20, 2013

SB 26 - Expands Medicaid Eligibility
Legislation (Nay)

Feb. 28, 2013 - Expands Medicaid coverage to individuals aged 19 to 65 years who have a household income up to 133 percent of the federal poverty level, ...

SB 10 - Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage
Legislation (Nay)

Feb. 14, 2013 - Authorizes the state of Illinois to recognize a marriage between 2 individuals, whereas existing law allows the state to recognize marriage as between a ...

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Recent Public Statements

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 American Conservative Union (Illinois State Legislature) Positions 100%
2011-2012 Illinois Manufacturers' Association Positions 75%
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 92%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($18,700.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Michael Connelly refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Website
http://www.ilga.gov/senate/Senator.asp?GA=98&MemberID=2024

Capitol
M103E Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: 217-782-8192

District
1725 South Naperville Road, Suite 200
Wheaton, IL 60189
Phone: 630-682-8101
Fax: 630-682-8108

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