Delores Kelley
Delores Kelley (Democratic Party) was a member of the Maryland State Senate, representing District 10. She assumed office on January 11, 1995. She left office on January 11, 2023.
Kelley (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Maryland State Senate to represent District 10. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Kelley served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1991 to 1995.
Biography
Kelley earned her B.A. in philosophy from Virginia State College in 1956, her M.A. in education from New York University in 1958, her M.A. in speech communication from Purdue University in 1972, and her Ph.D. in American studies from the University of Maryland College Park in 1977. Her professional experience includes working as a professor and dean at Coppin State College.
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Kelley was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Kelley was assigned to the following committees:
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Kelley served on the following committees:
| Maryland committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Executive Nominations, Vice-Chair |
| • Finance |
| • Unemployment Insurance Oversight |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kelley served on these committees:
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| • Executive Nominations, Chair |
| • Finance |
| • Health Care Delivery and Financing, Vice-Chair |
| • Unemployment Insurance Oversight |
Note: Kelley also served on the Subcommittee on Health.
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kelley served on these committees:
| Maryland committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Executive Nominations |
| • Finance |
| • Access to Mental Health Services |
| • Health Care Delivery and Financing |
| • Unemployment Insurance Oversight |
Note: Kelley also served on the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2022
On December 13, 2021, Kelley announced that she would not seek re-election in the Maryland State Senate.[1]
2018
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Maryland State Senate District 10
Incumbent Delores Kelley defeated Stephanie Boston in the general election for Maryland State Senate District 10 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Delores Kelley (D) | 80.3 | 38,005 |
 | Stephanie Boston (R) | 19.5 | 9,229 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 74 | ||
| Total votes: 47,308 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 10
Incumbent Delores Kelley defeated Rob Johnson and Lawrence Williams in the Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 10 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Delores Kelley | 66.3 | 10,509 |
 | Rob Johnson | 21.9 | 3,476 | |
| Lawrence Williams | 11.7 | 1,861 | |
| Total votes: 15,846 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 10
Stephanie Boston advanced from the Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 10 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stephanie Boston | 100.0 | 1,512 |
| Total votes: 1,512 | |||
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2014
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Maryland State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 25, 2014. Incumbent Delores Kelley defeated Stephanie Boston and Pat Kelly in the Democratic primary and has no ballot opposition in the general election. Boston ran as a write-in candidate in the general election.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Delores Kelley Incumbent |
99.4% | 30,448 | |
| Democratic | Stephanie Boston (write-in) | 0.6% | 195 | |
| Total Votes | 30,643 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Delores Kelley Incumbent |
69.5% | 9,048 |
| Stephanie Boston | 19.7% | 2,565 |
| Pat Kelly | 10.8% | 1,400 |
| Total Votes | 13,013 | |
2010
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2010
Kelley won re-election to the 10th District seat in 2010. She received 37,327 votes. Write-in candidate Stephanie Boston received 438 votes.
Kelley defeated Stephanie Boston and Pat Kelly in the primary on September 14, 2010.[5]
| Maryland State Senate, District 10 (2010) General Election | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Delores Kelley (D)
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37,327 | 98.8% | ||
| Stephanie Boston (Write-in) | 438 | 1.2% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Kelly ran unopposed for District 10 of the Maryland State Senate.[6]
Kelly raised $71,028 for her campaign.[7]
| Maryland Senate, District 10 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Delores Kelley | 33,526 | 99.3% | ||
| Write-Ins | 245 | 0.7% | ||
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2022
In 2022, the Maryland State Legislature was in session from January 12 to April 11.
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2021
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In 2021, the Maryland State Legislature was in session from January 13 to April 12.
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2020
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In 2020, the Maryland State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 18.
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2019
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In 2019, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 9 through April 8.
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2018
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In 2018, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 10 through April 9.
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2017
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In 2017, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 11 through April 10.
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2016
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In 2016, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 13 through April 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 14 through April 13.
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2014
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In 2014, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 8 to April 7.
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2013
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In 2013, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 9 to April 8.
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Personal
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Kelley is married and has three children. She has served as a member of the Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee, president of the Tenth District Democratic Club, and vice-chair of the Harbor Bank of Maryland board of directors. She has received the following awards: Champion for Children Award from the Maryland Foster Care Review Board (1996); First Annual Racial Justice Award from the YWCA of Greater Baltimore (1996); named Maryland's Top 100 Women by the Daily Record for years 1996, 1999 and 2004; the Dorothy Beatty Memorial Award by the Women's Law Center of Maryland (1997); and the Legislator of the Year Award from the Domestic Violence Network of Maryland (1998).[8]
See also
- Maryland State Legislature
- Maryland State Senate
- Maryland Senate Committees
- Maryland Joint Committees
- Maryland State Senate District 10
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Footnotes
- ↑ Maryland Matters, "Finance Committee Chair Delores Kelley Won’t Seek Re-Election in 2022," accessed December 23, 2021
- ↑ Maryland Secretary of State, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for State Senate," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "2014 Official General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "2010 General Election Official Results," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2006 Gubernatorial General Election results for State Senator," accessed February 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Kelly's 2006 campaign contributions," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Maryland Senate, "Delores Kelley," accessed October 22, 2009
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| Preceded by - |
Maryland State Senate District 10 1995-2023 |
Succeeded by Benjamin Brooks (D) |
