Eugene P. Connolly (November 9, 1901 – December 1, 1971) was an American labor leader and politician who served on the New York City Council from 1946[1] until his resignation in 1949.

[2] Connolly was active in the labor movement throughout his life, co-founding the National Maritime Union and serving as a lieutenant to John L. Lewis in the organization of the Congress of Industrial Organizations.

[3] Originally a member of the Democratic Party, Connolly became fed up with the corruption of Tammany Hall and supported Republican Fiorello La Guardia in his successful campaign for mayor of New York City in 1933.

He ran twice more for Congress unsuccessfully in 1946 and 1948, as well as for Manhattan Borough President in 1949.

[1] Connolly died on December 1, 1971 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Manhattan.