Pete Kelly (Alaska politician)

Pete Kelly
Member of the Alaska Senate
from the A district
Assumed office
January 20, 2015
Preceded by redistricted
Member of the Alaska Senate
from the B district
In office
2013–2015
Preceded by Joe Paskvan
Member of the Alaska Senate
from the P district
In office
1999–2003
Preceded by Bert Sharp
Succeeded by redistricted
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives
from the 31 district
In office
1995–1999
Preceded by Joe Sitton
Succeeded by Jim Whitaker
Personal details
Born (1956-06-03) 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

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

Caucus Memberships

20th Legislature (1997-1998)

Kelly won reelection in 1996 and served as the representative for District 31.[13]

Committee Memberships

Caucus Memberships

21st Legislature (1999-2000)

Kelly joined the Senate during the 21st Legislature, representing District P.[14]

Committee Memberships

Caucus Memberships

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

Caucus Memberships

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

Caucus Membership

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

Caucus Membership

References

  1. ↑ "Pete Kelly". Juneau, Alaska: Alaska Legislature. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Senator Pete Kelly's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Fairbanks man, son of senator, sentenced to 6 years for indecent exposure". Alaska Dispatch News. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  4. ↑ "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.
  5. ↑ "1994 General Election Official Results Statewide Summary November 8, 1994". Juneau, Alaska: State of Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Official State of Alaska Primary August 27, 1996 Summary Report". Juneau, Alaska: State of Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Official State of Alaska General November 5, 1996 Summary Report". Juneau, Alaska: State of Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Election Summary Report State of Alaska Primary '98 Official Results". Juneau, Alaska: State of Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
  9. ↑ "Election Summary Report State of Alaska 1998 General Election Official Results". Juneau, Alaska: State of Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
  10. ↑ "State of Alaska 2012 Primary Election August 28, 2012 Official Results". Juneau, Alaska: State of Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
  11. ↑ "State of Alaska 2012 General Election November 6, 2012 Official Results". Juneau, Alaska: State of Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
  12. ↑ "Pete Kelly Member Info 19th Legislature". Alaska BASIS (19th Legislature). Retrieved 8 September 2015.
  13. ↑ "Pete Kelly Member Info 20th Legislature". Alaska BASIS (20th Legislature). Retrieved 8 September 2015.
  14. ↑ "Pete Kelly Member Info 21st Legislature". Alaska BASIS (21st Legislature). Retrieved 8 September 2015.
  15. ↑ "Pete Kelly Member Info 22nd Legislature". Alaska BASIS (22nd Legislature). Retrieved 8 September 2015.
  16. ↑ "Pete Kelly Member Info 28th Legislature". Alaska BASIS (28th Legislature). Retrieved 8 September 2015.
  17. ↑ "Pete Kelly Member Info 29th Legislature". Alaska BASIS (29th Legislature). Retrieved 8 September 2015.

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