Gary Kelly (born 23 June 1962) is an American politician.
Gary Kelly | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives | |
| In office 2000–2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 23, 1962 Cameron, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Asbury Theological Seminary University of Central Missouri |
Kelly was born on 23 June 1962 in Cameron, Missouri, and raised on a farm near Kidder. He graduated from Hamilton's Penney High School in 1980 and studied broadcasting and film at Central Missouri State University, and later attended Asbury Theological Seminary.[1]
Prior to pursuing political office, Kelly was a police officer.[2]
Kelly was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2000, defeating District 36 incumbent Rodger Fitzwater in a Democratic Party primary,[3] then winning the general election uncontested. Kelly was unopposed during the 2002 general election, after facing Excelsior Springs mayor pro-term Benny Ward in a primary election. Kelly won his third primary contest in 2004, against Jerry McCarter,[4] then subsequently lost the general election to Bob Nance.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Rep. Gary Kelly". Missouri House of Representatives. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ a b Copeland, Eric (26 October 2004). "Voters to decide on area issues, pick officials". The Excelsior Springs Standard. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "Clay, Danner among winners for congressional seats in Mo". Mississippi Valley Publishing. Associated Press. 6 August 2000. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "[Article about the 2004 primary]". The Excelsior Springs Standard. 23 July 2004. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
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