Date of Birth: September 29, 1955
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Joseph Simon “Joe” Donnelly Sr. is an American politician and lawyer who has served in various political capacities over the years. Born in New York City, Donnelly moved to Indiana where he established his career in public service. He is best known for serving as a U.S. Senator from Indiana from 2013 to 2019. Before his tenure in the Senate, Donnelly was a U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 2nd congressional district from 2007 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Donnelly is recognized for his moderate stance, often working across party lines to achieve legislative goals. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Government from the University of Notre Dame and a J.D. from the Notre Dame Law School. After losing his Senate seat in the 2018 election, he has remained active in politics and public affairs.
5 Interesting Facts about Joe Donnelly
1. Joe Donnelly practiced law and ran a small business before entering politics.
2. He served on the Marian High School Board of Directors and was President of the School Board for Mishawaka Marian High School.
3. Donnelly was a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of moderate and conservative Democratic members of the House of Representatives.
4. He was considered a key swing vote on several major pieces of legislation during his time in the Senate.
5. After his Senate term, Donnelly served as a Professor of Practice at the University of Notre Dame.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Joe Donnelly
1. “Compromise is not a dirty word. It’s how we get things done in this country.”
2. “I have always believed that our strength is in our diversity and our ability to come together as one nation.”
3. “The people of Indiana deserve a government that works for them, not for special interests.”
4. “My duty is to represent all Hoosiers, regardless of party affiliation.”
5. “Public service is about making life better for the people in your community.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Joe Donnelly’s net worth was estimated to be around $2 million.
Children
Joe Donnelly and his wife, Jill Donnelly, have two children: a son named Joe Jr. and a daughter named Molly.
Relevant Links
1. [Joe Donnelly – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Donnelly
2. [Joe Donnelly – Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Joe_Donnelly
5. [Joe Donnelly on Twitter](https://twitter.com/SenDonnelly
