Michael Kelly | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| Assumed office November 23, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | John C. D'Amico |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 23, 1975 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Quincy University (BA) |
Michael Kelly (born June 23, 1975) is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 15th district since his appointment on November 23, 2021. The 15th district, located in the Chicago area, includes parts of Glenview, Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge, and Skokie and includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Albany Park, Forest Glen, Irving Park, Jefferson Park, North Park, and Norwood Park.[1][2]
He was appointed in 2021 to succeed longtime Democratic State Representative John C. D'Amico, who retired earlier in November that year.
Early life, education, and career[edit]
Kelly grew up in Albany Park, Chicago. He attended Saint Edward Elementary School and St. Patrick High School. He graduated from Quincy University with a degree in business management. He previously worked on political campaigns for then-State Representative John C. D'Amico, Alderman Samantha Nugent, and former Alderman Margaret Laurino. He has served as a firefighter for the Chicago Fire Department since 2003 and works as an athletic director for Saint Edward School.[3][4]
As of July 3, 2022, Representative Kelly is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[5]
- Cities & Villages Committee (HCIV)
- Police & Fire Committee (SHPF)
- Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee (HVES)
Electoral history[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael J. Kelly (incumbent) | 6,282 | 52.36 | |
| Democratic | Michael Patrick Rabbitt | 5,715 | 47.64 | |
| Total votes | 11,997 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael J. Kelly (incumbent) | 20,984 | 65.57 | |
| Republican | Mark R. Albers | 11,018 | 34.43 | |
| Total votes | 32,002 | 100.0 | ||
External links[edit]
- Representative Michael Kelly (D) at the Illinois General Assembly website
References[edit]
- ^ "STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: State House District 15 (Illinois)" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2013-05-18. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
- ^ "Boundaries - Community Areas (current)". City of Chicago. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ Nadig, Brian (2021-11-24). "Mayfair resident, firefighter Michael Kelly chosen as new 15th District state representative, replacing John D'Amico". Nadig Newspapers. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
- ^ Hinton, Rachel (2021-11-23). "Democrats name successor to D'Amico in Illinois House — a firefighter who the ex-lawmaker has known 'most of our lives'". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
- ^ Illinois State Board of Elections. "Election Results: 2022 General Primary".
- ^ "Election Results 2022 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2023-12-04.