Age, Biography and Wiki
Robin Kelly (Robin Lynne Kelly) was born on 30 April, 1956 in New York City, New York, U.S., is an American politician (born 1956). Discover Robin Kelly's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?
| Popular As |
Robin Lynne Kelly |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
30 April 1956 |
| Birthday |
30 April |
| Birthplace |
New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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She is a member of famous politician with the age 67 years old group.
Robin Kelly Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Robin Kelly height not available right now. We will update Robin Kelly's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Who Is Robin Kelly's Husband?
Her husband is Nathaniel Horn (m. 2003-2023)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Nathaniel Horn (m. 2003-2023) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Robin Kelly Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Robin Kelly worth at the age of 67 years old? Robin Kelly’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from United States. We have estimated Robin Kelly's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
Robin Kelly Social Network
Timeline
Robin Lynne Kelly (born April 30, 1956) is an American politician from Illinois who has served as the U.S. representative from IL's 2nd congressional district since 2013.
The daughter of a grocer, Robin Lynne Kelly was born in Harlem on April 30, 1956.
Hoping to become a child psychologist, she attended Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, where she was a member of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority.
At Bradley, she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in psychology (1977/1978) and her Master of Arts in counseling (1982).
While in Peoria, she directed a "crisis nursery" and worked in a hospital.
From 1992 through 2006, Kelly served as a director of community affairs in Matteson.
In 2002, Kelly defeated a ten-year incumbent Illinois state representative in the Democratic primary.
A Democrat, Kelly served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007.
Kelly earned her Ph.D. in political science from Northern Illinois University in 2004.
In 2004, she won reelection to a second term, defeating Republican Jack McInerney, 86%–14%.
In 2006, she won reelection to a third term unopposed.
In January 2007, Kelly resigned her House seat to become chief of staff to Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias.
She was the first African-American woman to serve as chief of staff to an elected constitutional statewide officeholder.
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.
In 2010, Kelly ran for Illinois treasurer.
In the Democratic primary, she defeated founding member and senior executive of the Transportation Security Administration Justin Oberman, 58%–42%.
She won most of the counties in the state, including Cook County with 59% of the vote.
In the November general election, Republican State Senator Dan Rutherford defeated her 50%–45%.
She won just six of the state's 102 counties: Cook (62%), Alexander (52%), Gallatin (51%), St. Clair (50%), Calhoun (49%), and Rock Island (48%).
Kelly entered the field for Illinois's 2nd congressional district after Democrat Jesse Jackson Jr.. resigned three weeks after being elected to a tenth term.
Kelly voted with President Joe Biden's stated position 100% of the time in the 117th Congress, according to a FiveThirtyEight analysis.
In 2023, Kelly was among 56 Democrats to vote in favor of H.Con.Res.
21, which directed President Joe Biden to remove U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days.
Kelly lives in Matteson in the home she shared with her husband Nathaniel Horn until his death in August 2023.
Kelly is a Nondenominational Protestant.
Kelly was appointed Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle's chief administrative officer in 2011.
After winning the Democratic primary, she won the 2013 special election to succeed Jesse Jackson Jr.. in the U.S. House of Representatives.
On February 11, 2013, two Chicago-based Democratic congressmen, Bobby Rush and Danny K. Davis, endorsed her.
A few days later, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorsed her and committed $2 million in TV ads supporting her by highlighting Kelly's position on gun control.
She was also endorsed by the Chicago Tribune.
On February 17, State Senator Toi Hutchinson decided to drop out to endorse Kelly.
On February 26, Kelly won the Democratic primary in the heavily Democratic, black-majority district with 52% of the vote.
In the April 9 general election, she defeated Republican community activist Paul McKinley and a variety of independent candidates with around 71% of the vote.
Kelly took office on April 9, 2013, and was sworn in on April 11.
