Marriage and Family
Connerly is married to Ilene Connerly, a woman of European-American descent, whom he started dating in college. They have two children. She is his equal partner in the firm of Connerly & Associates.
In addition to his political activities, Connerly is a member of the Rotary Club of Sacramento, California.
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