Pete Kelly (Alaska politician)
| Pete Kelly | |
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| Member of the Alaska Senate from the A district | |
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Assumed office January 20, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | redistricted |
| Member of the Alaska Senate from the B district | |
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In office 2013–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Paskvan |
| Member of the Alaska Senate from the P district | |
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In office 1999–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Bert Sharp |
| Succeeded by | redistricted |
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 31 district | |
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In office 1995–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Sitton |
| Succeeded by | Jim Whitaker |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
June 3, 1956 Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Perri Kelly |
| Children | Devin, Katlin, Dominic |
| Residence | Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Alma mater |
University of Alaska Fairbanks Liberty University |
| Religion | Christian |
| Website | Alaska Senate Majority Member Page: Pete Kelly |
Pete Kelly (born June 3, 1956 in Fairbanks, Alaska) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Alaska Senate since January 18, 2013 representing District A.[1] Kelly previously served in the Alaska Legislature in the Alaska House of Representatives and Senate from 1995 until 2003.
Personal Life
Pete Kelly was born in Fairbanks, Alaska on June 3, 1956, the youngest of seven children of Halford "Hal" and Helen Kelly. He has lived in Fairbanks for most of his life, and graduated from Monroe Catholic High School in 1974. His oldest brother is Mike Kelly.
Kelly attended University of Alaska Fairbanks and earned his BS in business administration from Liberty University.[2]
His son, Devin, was found guilty of indecent exposure involving a minor in 2015.[3]
Elections
- 1994 Kelly was unopposed for the House District 31 August 23, 1994 Republican Primary, winning with 768 votes,[4] challenging incumbent Democratic Representative Joe Sitton; Kelly won the three-way November 8, 1994 General election with 2,269 votes (49.9%) against Sitton and Fairbanks Republican candidate Walt Johnson,[5] who had also run for the seat in 1992 as a Republican.
- 1996 Unopposed for the August 27, 1996 Republican Primary, Kelly won with 1,986 votes,[6] and won the November 5, 1996 General election with 3,262 votes (66.5%) against Democratic nominee Erik Holland.[7]
- 1998 When Republican Senator Bert Sharp retired and left the District P seat open, Kelly won the August 25, 1998 Republican Primary, winning with 2,107 votes against District 32 Representative Al Vezey,[8] Kelly won the November 3, 1998 General election with 5,082 votes (61.80%) against Democratic nominee Jane Haigh.[9]
- 2012 Kelly was unopposed for the District B August 28, 2012 Republican Primary winning with 2,386 votes,[10] challenging incumbent Democratic Senator Joe Paskvan (redistricted from District E); Kelly won the November 6, 2012 General election with 6,232 votes (54.11%).[11]
Alaska Legislature
19th Legislature (1995-1996)
Pete Kelly first served in the legislature during the 19th Legislature in the Alaska House of Representatives, representing District 31.[12]
Committee Memberships
- Special Committee on Economic Development
- Finance
- Finance Subcommittees:
- Commerce and Economic Development (chair)
- Community and Regional Affairs (chair)
Caucus Memberships
- Fairbanks/Interior Delegation
- Majority Caucus
20th Legislature (1997-1998)
Kelly won reelection in 1996 and served as the representative for District 31.[13]
Committee Memberships
- Finance
- Finance Subcommittees:
- Education (chair)
- Natural Resources (chair)
Caucus Memberships
- Fairbanks/Interior Delegation
- Majority Caucus
21st Legislature (1999-2000)
Kelly joined the Senate during the 21st Legislature, representing District P.[14]
Committee Memberships
- Heath, Education and Social Services (vice-chair)
- Joint Administrative Regulatory Review
- Joint Armed Services Committee
- Resources
- Finance
- Finance Subcommittees:
- Natural Resources
- Community and Regional Affairs (chair)
- Health and Social Services (chair)
Caucus Memberships
- Fairbanks/Interior Delegation
- Majority Caucus
22nd Legislature (2001-2002)
Kelly was reelected to the senate in 2000 for District P for the 22nd Legislature. He served as the co-chair of the Finance Committee.[15]
Committee Memberships
- Committee on committees (vice-chair)
- Finance (co-chair)
- Community and Regional Affairs
- Legislative Council
- Natural Gas Pipelines
- Finance Subcommittees:
- Community and Economic Development (chair)
- Fish and Game (chair)
- University of Alaska (co-chair)
- Governor
- Health and Social Services
- Legislature
Caucus Memberships
- Majority Caucus
- Interior Delegation
28th Legislature (2013-2014)
Kelly returned to the Senate after winning election in 2012, representing District B. He co-chaired the Senate Finance Committee as well as the Joint Armed Services Committee [16]
Committee Memberships
- Joint Armed Services Committee (co-chair)
- Finance (co-chair)
- Health and Social Services
- Finance Subcommittees:
- Court System (chair)
- Law (chair)
- Legislature (co-chair)
- Governor (co-chair)
- University of Alaska
Caucus Membership
- Majority Caucus
- Interior Delegation
29th Legislature (2015-2016)
Kelly won reelection to the senate in 2014, redistricted to District A. He serves as the co-chair of the Finance Committee.[17]
Committee Memberships
- Finance (co-chair)
- Joint Armed Services Committee
- Legislative Budget and Audit (alternate)
- Committee on Committees
- Health and Social Services
- Rules
- Finance Subcommittees:
- Environmental Conservation (chair)
- Governor (co-chair)
- Judiciary (chair)
- Legislature (co-chair)
- University of Alaska (chair)
- Health and Social Services
- Transportation and Public Facilities
Caucus Membership
- Majority Caucus
- Interior Delegation
References
- ↑ "Pete Kelly". Juneau, Alaska: Alaska Legislature. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ "Senator Pete Kelly's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ "Fairbanks man, son of senator, sentenced to 6 years for indecent exposure". Alaska Dispatch News. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
- ↑ "State of Alaska Official Returns Primary Election August 23, 1994" (PDF). Juneau, Alaska: State of Alaska Division of Elections. p. 34. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ "1994 General Election Official Results Statewide Summary November 8, 1994". Juneau, Alaska: State of Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ "Official State of Alaska Primary August 27, 1996 Summary Report". Juneau, Alaska: State of Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ "Official State of Alaska General November 5, 1996 Summary Report". Juneau, Alaska: State of Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ "Election Summary Report State of Alaska Primary '98 Official Results". Juneau, Alaska: State of Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ "Election Summary Report State of Alaska 1998 General Election Official Results". Juneau, Alaska: State of Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ "State of Alaska 2012 Primary Election August 28, 2012 Official Results". Juneau, Alaska: State of Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ "State of Alaska 2012 General Election November 6, 2012 Official Results". Juneau, Alaska: State of Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ "Pete Kelly Member Info 19th Legislature". Alaska BASIS (19th Legislature). Retrieved 8 September 2015.
- ↑ "Pete Kelly Member Info 20th Legislature". Alaska BASIS (20th Legislature). Retrieved 8 September 2015.
- ↑ "Pete Kelly Member Info 21st Legislature". Alaska BASIS (21st Legislature). Retrieved 8 September 2015.
- ↑ "Pete Kelly Member Info 22nd Legislature". Alaska BASIS (22nd Legislature). Retrieved 8 September 2015.
- ↑ "Pete Kelly Member Info 28th Legislature". Alaska BASIS (28th Legislature). Retrieved 8 September 2015.
- ↑ "Pete Kelly Member Info 29th Legislature". Alaska BASIS (29th Legislature). Retrieved 8 September 2015.
External links
- Official page at the Alaska Legislature
- Official Alaska Senate Majority page
- Campaign site
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Pete Kelly at 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature
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