Martin Sennet Conner

Martin "Mike" Sennet Conner (August 31, 1891 – September 16, 1950), was an American politician, lawyer, and college sports administrator who served as the governor of Mississippi from 1932 to 1936.

[2] He continued his education at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, after which he began a legal career in Seminary.

Long struck up an alliance with Conner to support "good roads" connecting the neighboring states.

Conner's runoff election opponent and gubernatorial successor, Hugh L. White, tried to make an issue of Long's involvement in an out-of-state race.

[3] Conner's term as a governor corresponded with the Great Depression, but he maintained a state treasury surplus during his tenure.