James Greenan Connolly (28 March 1886 – 31 August 1952) was an American politician who served as the 49th Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island as a member of the Republican party from 1929 to 1933.

James G. Connolly was born in River Point, Rhode Island on 28 March 1886.

In their bid for a third term on 8 November 1932, the pair struck short with only 43.50% of the vote, losing the election.

Connolly completed his second term on 3 January 1933 and was succeeded by newly elected democrat Robert E.

[2] Upon reaching the end of his term after his election loss on 3 January 1933, James G. Connolly retired from politics.