After being appointed to the Senate in November of 2018, Mark Edward Kelly is already making a huge impact on the government. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of his key accomplishments and what he plans to do in the coming years.
Background
Mark Edward Kelly was born in Boston, Massachusetts on October 17, 1944. Kelly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1965 and served as a rifleman and machine-gunner in the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Bronze Star with “V” for valor and two Purple Hearts. Following his service in Vietnam, Kelly earned a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University in 1972 and a Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School in 1975. Kelly practiced law for ten years before entering politics. He was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1978 and served two terms there before being elected to the United States Senate in 1984.
Kelly has been an outspoken advocate for human rights throughout his career. He is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which he chairs, and is responsible for overseeing federal judicial nominations. He also serves on the Armed Services Committee and the Budget Committee. In addition to his political work, Kelly is also a trustee of Northeastern University and chairman of its board of trustees.
Positions Held
Mark Edward Kelly was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 10, 1948. He is a retired United States Army major general and was the 37th Governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2011. Kelly served in the Vietnam War as an infantry officer and later worked as a prosecutor and state trooper. In 2002, he was elected Governor of Massachusetts, becoming the first Roman Catholic to hold that office. He was re-elected in 2006 and 2010. Kelly left office on January 8, 2011.
Key Votes
-Kelly voted in favor of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
-Kelly voted against the Affordable Care Act.
-Kelly was a co-sponsor of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
Political Philosophy
Mark Edward Kelly is a political philosopher and professor of law at the University of Notre Dame. Kelly has written extensively on the theory and practice of public law, constitutional law, and legal philosophy. He is the author of over two dozen books, including Principles of Public Law (3rd edition), The Constitution in Action: The Supreme Court and the Constitution (2nd edition), and Political Philosophy: Critical Concepts (2nd edition). In addition to his academic work, Kelly also serves as president of the American Philosophical Association.
Kelly is the son of Irish immigrants and was born in South Bend, Indiana. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame in 1974 and his Juris Doctorate degree from Notre Dame Law School in 1977.
Personal Life
Mark Edward Kelly has been married to his wife, Christine, for a long time. They have two daughters and one son. The couple lives in Arlington, Virginia.
Kelly has been involved in various civic and charitable organizations over the years. He is currently a member of the National Italian American Foundation, the Board of Directors of Catholic Relief Services, and the Board of Trustees of Georgetown University.
He also served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for African Affairs at the U.S. Department of State from 2010-2013, where he led a team responsible for advancing U.S. interests in Africa. In that role, he also helped establish the first U.S.-Africa Business Council and championed initiatives such as America’s Young Africans and Exceptional Women in Africa programs.
Prior to joining the State Department, Kelly was a partner at the law firm Hogan Lovells in Washington D.C., where he specialized in national security and international law matters. He also served as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law Center from 2005-2010 and taught courses on counterterrorism, human rights law, and international law enforcement cooperation.
Kelly’s extensive background in foreign policy and international law makes him an ideal candidate for the position of Secretary of State. He has consistently shown dedication to advancing U.S. interests around the world, and his experience working on national security and international law issues will be a valuable asset to the Trump administration.
Conclusion
On November 6th, Mark Edward Kelly was elected to the United States Senate from New York. Kelly is a Republican, and he will be replacing retiring Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand. This election has come as a surprise to many because of the state of New York and Kelly’s opponent, Zephyr Teachout. Although Teachout ran an impressive campaign and had some very strong endorsements, it wasn’t enough to win against such a well-known and popular politician as Kelly. Nevertheless, this race is evidence that even in deep blue states like New York there is still room for change – and that there are qualified candidates who can stand up to the establishment and win.