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Mike Kelly (Alaska legislator)
| Mike Kelly | |
| Alaska House of Representatives District 7 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 2005 | |
| Term in office ended 2011 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Legislator |
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Kelly worked as a pilot-ATP with Tanana Air Service from 2002-2004, management consultant with Kelly Consulting from 2000-2002, and President/Chief Executive Officer of the Golden Valley Electric Association from 1967-2000.
Kelly is a Trustee with the Committee on Government of the American Hospital Association, member of the University of Alaska Foundation, sits on the Executive Committee of the Fairbanks Community Hospital Association, and is a member of the Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce.[1]
Committee assignments
- Finance Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Corrections (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Fish and Game
- Subcommittee on Natural Resources (Chair)
Sponsored legislation
- HB 35 - "An Act relating to notice and consent for a minor's abortion; relating to penalties for performing an abortion; relating to a judicial bypass procedure for an abortion; relating to coercion of a minor to have an abortion; and relating to reporting of abortions performed on minors."
- HB 185 - "An Act relating to the labor organization position of state agencies and others with regard to construction contracts paid for by state money."
- HB 186 - "An Act declaring that certain firearms and accessories are exempt from federal regulation." [2]
Elections
2010
Kelly lost his re-election bid to the 7th District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 24 primary. He was defeated by Bob Miller in the November 2 general election.
| Alaska House of Representatives District 7 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Bob Miller (D)
|
4,815 | |||
| Mike Kelly (R) | 4,141 | |||
2008
In 2008 Kelly was re-elected to the Alaska House of Representatives District 7. In a close race Mike Kelly (R) finished with 5,024 votes barely edging out his opponent Karl Kassel (D) who finished with 5,020 votes.[3] Kelly raised $71,463 for his campaign fund.</ref>Campaign funds</ref>
| Alaska House of Representatives District 7 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mike Kelly (R)
|
5,024 | |||
| Karl Kassel (D) | 5,020 | |||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008 Kelly raised $71,463 for his campaign fund. Five of his top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Fairbanks Republican Womens Club | $5,000 |
| AK Physicians & Surgeons | $1,000 |
| Alaska Associated Builders & Contractors | $1,000 |
| Alaska Dental Society | $1,000 |
| Alaska Travel Industry Assoc | $1,000 |
External links
- Alaska State Legislature - Representative Mike Kelly
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Mike Kelly legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Mike Kelly bio
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006
- Alaska's House Majority - Mike Kelly profile
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Alaska State House District 7 2005–2011 |
Succeeded by Bob Miller |
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