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Kevin C. Kelly (Connecticut)
Kevin C. Kelly (Republican Party) was a member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 21. He assumed office on January 5, 2011. He left office on January 7, 2025.
Kelly (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut State Senate to represent District 21. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Kelly attended Notre Dame Law School and earned his B.A. from Assumption College in 1982, his M.A. from Fairfield University in 1985 and his J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1997. His professional experience includes working as an investigator for the Connecticut Department of Social Services, associate of Zeldes, Needle & Cooper, P.C. of Bridgeport, partner of Bishop, Jackson & Kelly, LLC and Assistant Town Attorney for Stratford from 1999 to 2005.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Kelly was assigned to the following committees:
- Higher Education and Employment Committee, Ranking Member
- Legislative Management Committee, Ranking Member
- Legislative Regulation Review Committee
2021-2022
Kelly was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Management Committee, Ranking Member
- Legislative Regulation Review Committee, Member
- Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee, Ranking Member
- Aging Committee, Ranking Member
2019-2020
Kelly was assigned to the following committees:
- Children Committee, Ranking Member
- Aging Committee
- Insurance and Real Estate Committee, Ranking Member
- Legislative Regulation Review Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Aging, Co-chair |
| • Housing, Vice chair |
| • Human Services, Vice chair |
| • Insurance and Real Estate, Co-chair |
| • Regulations Review, Ranking member |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Kelly served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Aging, Ranking Member |
| • Insurance and Real Estate, Ranking Member |
| • Legislative Management |
| • Regulations Review |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kelly served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Aging, Ranking Member |
| • Appropriations |
| • Insurance and Real Estate, Ranking Member |
| • Judiciary |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kelly served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Aging, Ranking Member |
| • Commerce |
| • Insurance and Real Estate, Ranking Member |
| • Regulations Review |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 21
Incumbent Kevin C. Kelly won election in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 21 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kevin C. Kelly (R) | 100.0 | 36,236 |
| Total votes: 36,236 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kevin C. Kelly advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 21.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Kelly in this election.
2022
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 21
Incumbent Kevin C. Kelly defeated Christopher Green in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 21 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin C. Kelly (R) | 57.3 | 23,255 |
 | Christopher Green (D / Working Families Party) | 42.7 | 17,345 | |
| Total votes: 40,600 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Christopher Green advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 21.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Justin Gendron (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kevin C. Kelly advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 21.
2020
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 21
Incumbent Kevin C. Kelly won election in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 21 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin C. Kelly (R) | 100.0 | 37,602 |
| Total votes: 37,602 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kevin C. Kelly advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 21.
2018
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 21
Incumbent Kevin C. Kelly defeated Monica Tujak Brill in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 21 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin C. Kelly (R) | 56.7 | 24,589 |
 | Monica Tujak Brill (D) | 43.3 | 18,805 | |
| Total votes: 43,394 | |||
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2016
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Connecticut State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 7, 2016.
Incumbent Kevin C. Kelly defeated Prez Palmer in the Connecticut State Senate District 21 general election.[1]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 21 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Kevin C. Kelly Incumbent |
65.15% | 30,966 | |
| Democratic | Prez Palmer | 34.85% | 16,561 | |
| Total Votes | 47,527 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State | ||||
Prez Palmer ran unopposed in the Connecticut State Senate District 21 Democratic primary.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 21 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Prez Palmer (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Kevin C. Kelly ran unopposed in the Connecticut State Senate District 21 Republican primary.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 21 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Kevin C. Kelly Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Connecticut State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 12, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 10, 2014. Prez Palmer was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Kevin C. Kelly was unopposed in the Republican primary. Kelly defeated Palmer in the general election.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin C. Kelly Incumbent |
67.7% | 21,731 | |
| Democratic | Prez Palmer | 32.3% | 10,384 | |
| Total Votes | 32,115 | |||
2012
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2012
Kelly ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut State Senate District 21. Kelly ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012. He also ran unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012. John Dempsey is an official registered write-in candidate.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin C. Kelly Incumbent |
100% | 28,528 | |
| Total Votes | 28,528 | |||
2010
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2010
Kelly was uncontested in the August 10 primary. He defeated Democrat James R. Miron in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 21 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kevin C. Kelly (R)
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22,455 | |||
| James R. Miron (D) | 10,864 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Kevin C. Kelly did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Kevin C. Kelly did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
In 2024, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 7 to May 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 7.
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2022
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In 2022, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 9 to May 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 9.
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2020
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In 2020, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 5 to May 6. The legislature held a special session from July 21 to July 27.
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2019
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In 2019, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 9 through June 5.
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2018
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In 2018, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 7 to May 9.
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2017
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In 2017, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 4 through June 7. The legislature held a veto session on July 24. The legislature held its first special session on July 31. The legislature held its second special session from September 14 to September 16. The legislature held another special session on October 3. State lawmakers held their fourth special session from October 25 to October 26. The legislature met again in special session from November 14 to November 15.
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2016
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In 2016, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 3 through May 4. The Legislature held a special session from May 12-13 to pass the state budget.
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2015
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In 2015, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 7 through June 3.
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2014
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In 2014, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 5 to May 7.
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2013
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2012
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In 2012, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 8 to May 9.
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Personal
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Kelly and his wife, Cindy, have six children.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of the State, "Election Night Reporting, 2016 General Election," accessed December 14, 2016
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed July 15, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official primary and general election results," accessed November 26, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official primary and general election results," accessed November 26, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Candidate List," accessed June 18, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results for 2012," August 14, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012" accessed November 17, 2012
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Connecticut State Senate District 21 2011-2025 |
Succeeded by Jason Perillo (R) |
