Kevin Kelly (politician)

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Kevin Kelly
Kevin Kelly (politician)

In office
1987 – 1995
Constituency District 1B, Allegany County

In office
1999 – present
Constituency District 1B, Allegany County

Political party Democratic
Residence Cumberland, Maryland
Occupation Attorney

Kevin Kelly (born 1953) is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He is currently serving in his 5th term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 1B in Allegany County. Kelly is a member of the Judiciary Committee and its Civil Law and Procedure Subcommittee.

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[edit] Background

Kelly was born in Cumberland, Maryland on August 18, 1953. He attended Frostburg State University and the University of Baltimore School of Law before joining the Maryland bar in 1980.

[edit] In the legislature

Kelly was first elected to the General Assembly in 1986, serving through 1994, and was re-elected in 1998. He is considered a political moderate and has received awards from numerous gun rights groups.

[edit] Legislative notes

  • voted against the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)[1]
  • voted for income tax reduction in 1998 (SB750)[2]

[edit] 2006 General election results, District 1B

Voters to choose one:[1]
Name Votes Percent Outcome
Kevin Kelly Dem. 6,489   55.7%    Won
Mark A. Fisher, Rep. 5,151   44.2%    Lost

[edit] References

Maryland Manual Online. Maryland State Archives (2007). Retrieved on 2007-07-07.

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ House of Delegates Results. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Sept, 01 2007