Robin Kelly
Politician
1956 –
Who is Robin Kelly?
Robin Lynne Kelly is an American politician from Illinois who has served as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 2nd congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Kelly served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007. She then served as chief of staff for Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias until 2010. She was the 2010 Democratic nominee for State Treasurer, but was defeated in the general election. Prior to running for Congress, Kelly served as the Cook County Chief Administrative Officer.
After winning the Democratic primary, she won the 2013 special election to succeed Jesse Jackson, Jr. in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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- Born
- Apr 30, 1956
New York City - Also known as
- Robin Lynne Kelly
- Spouses
- Children
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Northern Illinois University
- Bradley University
- Lived in
- Matteson
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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