Politics & Government
Kevin Kelly Gets Republican Nomination For 21st State Senate Seat
The 21st District includes Monroe, Seymour, Shelton and Stratford.
Press release from the Kelly for Senate 2020 campaign:
May 28, 2020
STRATFORD, CONN. – Kevin Kelly has earned the Republican nomination to run for reelection as state senator of the 21st District, which includes Monroe, Seymour, Shelton and Stratford. At the nominating convention for the 21st Senate District that took place on Monday, May 18, 2020 Kelly was nominated by State Representative Jason Perillo and seconded by Chris Pia, First District Councilman and Chairman of the Stratford Town Council. He earned unanimous support from the Republican delegates to pursue his sixth consecutive term.
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"It is an honor to have earned this support to continue working hard to make our state a better place for working- and middle-class families," said Kelly. "Now more than ever Connecticut needs to do everything we can to grow jobs, support affordable and accessible health care, help vulnerable populations and seniors, and avoid looking to the taxpayers' wallets as the only solution to the state's problems. People are struggling. We are facing a crisis that is impacting all aspects of life. What lies ahead won't be easy, but it's a challenge I am committed to tackling to help all families through this difficult situation.
"It has been an honor and a privilege to represent my constituents' voices at the Capitol. In times of crisis, those voices are even more critical. I hope to continue my efforts fighting for affordable health care, stopping burdensome tax increases, and growing good paying jobs and opportunity for all people."
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Kelly has served as state senator since 2011. He is a Deputy Senate Republican Leader and Ranking Member of the General Assembly's Aging Committee, the Insurance and Real Estate Committee, and the Committee on Children. He also serves as a member of the Regulation Review Committee.
Kelly is the owner of Kevin Kelly & Associates, PC, a Stratford law firm specializing in elder law services. Prior to working in private practice, Kevin worked as an investigator for the Department of Social Services for over 13 years.
He resides in Stratford with his wife Cindy. Their family includes four children and six grandchildren.
This press release was produced by the Kelly for Senate 2020 campaign. The views expressed here are the author's own.
