Kevin Kelly (politician)
Kevin Kelly (born August 18, 1953) is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He served in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 1B in Allegany County for six terms, from 1987 until 1995, and again from 1999 until 2015. Kelly was a member of the Judiciary Committee and its Civil Law and Procedure Subcommittee.
Kevin Kelly | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 1B district | |
| In office January 13, 1999 – January 14, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Betty Workman (D) |
| Succeeded by | Jason C. Buckel (R) |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 1B district | |
| In office January 1987 – January 1995 Serving with Betty Workman (D) | |
| Preceded by | William B. Byrnes (D) W. Timothy Finan (D) |
| Succeeded by | (redistricted) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18, 1953 Cumberland, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Bishop Walsh School, Cumberland, Maryland |
| Alma mater | Frostburg State College (B.S.) University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D.) |
| Profession | Attorney |
Background
Kelly was born in Cumberland, Maryland on August 18, 1953. He graduated from Bishop Walsh School in 1971. After high school he attended Frostburg State University where he got his B.S. in Political Science. After Frostburg he attended the University of Baltimore School of Law where he attained his J.D. in 1978. Kelly was admitted to the Maryland bar in 1980.
Education
Kevin Kelly received his education from the following institutions:
- JD, University of Baltimore School of Law, 1978
- BS, Political Science, Frostburg State College, 1975[1]
Political experience
Kevin Kelly has had the following political experience:
- Delegate, Maryland State House of Delegates, 1999-2015
- Delegate, Maryland State House of Delegates, 1987-1995[1]
Current legislative committees
Kevin Kelly has been a member of the following committees:
- Judiciary, Member
- Subcommittee on Civil Law and Procedure, Member[1]
In the legislature
Kelly was first elected to the General Assembly in 1986, serving through 1994, and was re-elected in 1998. Kelly was defeated in the 2014 Maryland general election after serving 20 years in the Maryland House of Delegates.
Election
2014 general election
- Voters to choose one:[2]
Name Votes Percent Outcome Kevin Kelly, Dem. 4,623 40.9% Lost Jason C. Buckel, Rep. 6,664 58.9% Won
2010 general election
- Voters to choose one:[3]
Name Votes Percent Outcome Kevin Kelly, Dem. 6,226 51.26% Won Mary Beth Pirolozzi, Rep 5,908 48.64% Lost
2006 general election
- Voters to choose one:[4]
Name Votes Percent Outcome Kevin Kelly, Dem. 6,489 55.7% Won Mark A. Fisher, Rep. 5,151 44.2% Lost
2002 general election
- Voters to choose one:[5]
Name Votes Percent Outcome Kevin Kelly, Dem. 6,654 55.7% Won Tricia Wolfe, Rep. 5,286 44.3% Lost Other 4 0.0% Lost
1998 general election
- Voters to choose one:[6]
Name Votes Percent Outcome Kevin Kelly, Dem. 5,232 51% Won Tricia Wolfe, Rep. 4,991 49% Lost
1990 general election
- Voters to choose two:[7]
Name Votes Percent Outcome Kevin Kelly, Dem. 11,579 41% Won Betty Workman, Dem. 11,413 40% Won Dolores Chase Morgan, Rep. 5,321 19% Lost
1986 general election
- Voters to choose two:[8]
Name Votes Percent Outcome Betty Workman, Dem. 8,195 29% Won Kevin Kelly, Dem. 7,858 28% Won Robert M. Hutcheson, Rep. 6,151 22% Lost William R. Davis, Rep. 5,984 21% Lost
References
- "Kevin Kelly, Maryland State Delegate". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. December 20, 2019. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
Notes
- "Kevin Kelly's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved December 1, 2012.
- "Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for House of Delegates". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. December 2, 2014. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- "2010 General Election Official Results". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved November 29, 2010.
- "Official 2006 Gubernatorial General Election results for House of Delegates". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved September 1, 2007.
- "2002 Gubernatorial Election". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. December 2, 2002. Retrieved March 9, 2009.
- "1998 Gubernatorial Election". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. October 24, 2000. Retrieved March 9, 2009.
- "1990 Gubernatorial Election". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. June 14, 2001. Retrieved January 25, 2011.
- "1986 Gubernatorial Election - House of Delegates". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. August 17, 2001. Retrieved January 25, 2011.