Mary Ann Handley

Who is Mary Ann Handley?

Mary Ann Handley is an American politician. Handley, a Democrat, served as a member of the Connecticut State Senate from 1997 until her unexpected retirement in 2010. She was Chief Deputy Majority Leader, as well as a member of the Appropriations, Commerce, Higher Education and Employment Advancement, and Judiciary Committees.

A resident of Manchester, she represented Bolton Glastonbury, Manchester, and Marlborough in the Connecticut Senate. Prior to being elected to the senate, Handley served as deputy mayor of Manchester and as a member of the Manchester Board of Directors. Handley also was a college professor from 1967 to 1997.

She was born and raised in Manchester. She attended attended Wesleyan University, University of London, and University College. Handley holds a Bachelor of Arts from Connecticut College and a Master of Arts from the University of Connecticut.