Janeen Connolly

Janeen Connolly is an American politician serving as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 8th legislative district since 2025. She previously worked for the Salt River Project in community relations, grassroots advocacy, and public involvement for 27 years.

Education Connolly graduated from Mesa Community College. She earned a B.S and a M.A. in advocacy communication from Arizona State University. Connolly advanced to a leadership position in public involvement and eventually became the senior government relations representative for SRP, where she managed relationships with key stakeholders throughout rural Arizona with a unique focus on Pinal County, Arizona. Her role as a government relations representative included representing SRP in discussions concerning community needs and public involvement. She ran as a Democrat against other candidates on the party's slate for the district, including Juan Mendez, Brian Garcia and senate candidate Lauren Kuby.