Robin L. Kelly
Robin Lynne Kelly is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 2nd congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Kelly served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007. She then served as chief of staff for Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias until 2010. She was the 2010 Democratic nominee for state treasurer, but lost the general election. Before running for Congress, Kelly served as the Cook County chief administrative officer. After winning the Democratic primary, she won the 2013 special election to succeed Jesse Jackson Jr. in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Background
Born
1956-04-30
Education
Bradley University, Northern Illinois University, Rhodes Preparatory School
Prior Occupations
politician
Positions Held
member of the Illinois House of Representatives, chef de cabinet, chief administrative officer, United States representative
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Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Democrat
State
Illinois
Status
Current member
In office since
2013