Robin Kelly
American politician
Robin Lynne Kelly (born April 30, 1956) is an American politician. She is the U.S. Representative from Illinois's 2nd congressional district since 2013. She is a Democrat.
Robin Kelly | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 2nd district | |
Assumed office April 11, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Jesse Jackson Jr. |
Chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois | |
Assumed office March 3, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Karen Yarbrough |
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 38th district | |
In office January 8, 2003 – January 12, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Harold Murphy |
Succeeded by | Al Riley |
Personal details | |
Born | Robin Lynne Kelly April 30, 1956 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) |
Nathaniel Horn (m. 2003) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Bradley University (BA, MA) Northern Illinois University (PhD) |
Website | House website |
Kelly was in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007. She then was chief of staff for Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias until 2010.[1]
References
change- ↑ Isenstadt, Alex (February 26, 2013). "Kelly wins amid Bloomberg ad blitz". Politico. Retrieved 4 December 2018.