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Martin Looney
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Connecticut Senator from the 11th District
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| In office 1993 – present |
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| Preceded by | Anthony V. Avallone |
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| Succeeded by | Incumbent |
| Constituency | represents Hamden, and New Haven |
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| Born | July 23, 1948 New Haven, Connecticut |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ellen Ritchie |
| Residence | New Haven |
Martin M. Looney is an American politician. Looney, a Democrat, has been a state senator from Connecticut since 1993. Since 2004, Looney has served as Majority Leader of the Senate.
Looney, a resident of New Haven, represents the eastern half of the city as well as part of Hamden in the Connecticut Senate.
Looney was born in New Haven and graduated from Fairfield University and received his J.D. from University of Connecticut. Prior to being elected to the Connecticut Senate, Looney served as a Connecticut state representative.
| Preceded by Joseph Carbone |
Connecticut state representative for the Ninety-Sixth District 1981–1993 |
Succeeded by Cameron C. Staples |
| Preceded by Anthony V. Avallone |
Connecticut Senator from the Eleventh District 1993–present |
Succeeded by incumbent |
| Preceded by George Jepsen |
Majority Leader of the Connecticut Senate 2003–present |
Succeeded by incumbent |