Congressman Gerald E. "Gerry" Connolly is serving his fifth term in the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 11th District, which includes Fairfax County, Prince William County, and the City of Fairfax.  Prior to his election to Congress, he served 14 years on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, including five years as Chairman.  Throughout his career, protecting and growing Northern Virginia's economy has been his top priority.

In Congress, he has played a key role in securing federal dollars for transportation improvements in Northern Virginia, including completion of the Fairfax County Parkway, widening the Prince William County Parkway, providing ongoing support for Rail to Dulles, and securing the annual federal commitment of $150 million for the regional Metro system.

Congressman Connolly received an M.A. in Public Administration from Harvard University in 1979.  He received a B.A. in Literature from Maryknoll College in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

He resides in Fairfax with his wife Cathy and has a daughter Caitlin.