James M. Kelly

James M. Kelly (Born July 2, 1960) was first elected in 1994 to represent District 9B, which covers a portion of Baltimore County, Maryland. Delegate Kelly was first elected in 1994 when he defeated Democrat Stephen W. Lafferty for the new 9B seat. Previously, there was a District 9 that was served by Gerry L. Brewster, John J. Bishop, and Martha Scanlan Klima. Delegate Klima went on to win District 9A's election. In the 1998 Republican primary e... more

James M. Kelly (Born July 2, 1960) was first elected in 1994 to represent District 9B, which covers a portion of Baltimore County, Maryland. Delegate Kelly was first elected in 1994 when he defeated Democrat Stephen W. Lafferty for the new 9B seat. Previously, there was a District 9 that was served by Gerry L. Brewster, John J. Bishop, and Martha Scanlan Klima. Delegate Klima went on to win District 9A's election. In the 1998 Republican primary election, Kelly was unchallenged. Furthermore, he was unchallenged in the general election, as well. Delegate Kelly resigned from his position in 2001 and was replaced by his wife, Melissa R. Kelly, by Governor Parris Glendening. Kelly resigned his position as he was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve in the White House as his Special Assistant for Intergovernmental Affairs. James Kelly Attended Towson High School in Towson, Maryland. After serving time in the military, Kelly went to college, receiving his B.S. in business... less