Role Politician Occupation University Professor Spouse Russell Kelley | Religion Baptist Name Delores Kelley | |
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Relations former Delegate Darryl Kelley Education New York University, Virginia State University, Purdue University, University of Maryland, College Park | ||
Sen. Delores G Kelley Hosts Night in Annapolis
Delores Goodwin Kelley (born May 1, 1936) is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. She is currently serving in her 4th term in the Maryland State Senate, representing Maryland's District 10 in Baltimore County.
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- Sen Delores G Kelley Hosts Night in Annapolis
- Sen delores g kelley endorses shirley nathan pulliam for 44th district long
- Background
- In the legislature
- References
Sen delores g kelley endorses shirley nathan pulliam for 44th district long
Background
Born in Norfolk, Virginia on May 1, 1936, Kelley received a bachelor's degree from Virginia State College in 1956. She went on to earn three more degrees; an M.A. in education from New York University, an M.A. in speech communication from Purdue University, and Ph.D. in American studies from the University of Maryland, College Park. A lifelong educator, Kelley has taught at Coppin State University since 1973. She volunteered or served with a number of organizations, most prominently the Democratic Party, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Baltimore Urban League. Kelley is a member of the Union Baptist Church in Baltimore.
In the legislature
Kelley was originally elected to the legislature as a member of the House of Delegates in 1991. Following redistricting and after only one term in the House, she successfully ran for a seat in the State Senate representing Baltimore County. Kelley serves both as the chair of the Executive Nominations Committee and as a member of the Finance Committee. She is also a member of the Maryland State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy and the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.