Gary Kelly
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
In office
2000–2004
Personal details
Born (1962-06-23) June 23, 1962
Cameron, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationAsbury Theological Seminary
University of Central Missouri

Gary Kelly (born 23 June 1962) is an American politician.

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

  1. ↑ "Rep. Gary Kelly". Missouri House of Representatives. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  2. 1 2 Copeland, Eric (26 October 2004). "Voters to decide on area issues, pick officials". The Excelsior Springs Standard. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  3. ↑ "Clay, Danner among winners for congressional seats in Mo". Mississippi Valley Publishing. Associated Press. 6 August 2000. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  4. ↑ "[Article about the 2004 primary]". The Excelsior Springs Standard. 23 July 2004. Retrieved 26 October 2021.


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