Mike Connolly is an attorney and member of the Democratic Socialists of America. A former public housing resident and foster child, Mike credits his progressive values to his upbringing and the chances social services awarded him. After law school, Mike worked as an organizer for Occupy Boston and worked for a global technology company. With the help of Mass Alliance, he successfully beat a 20+ year incumbent in 2016, making the 26th Middlesex House seat much more progressive than before.