On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (IL) - District 2
4203 Cedarwood Lane
Matteson, IL 60443
Post Office Box 101199
Chicago, IL 60610
600 Holiday Plaza Drive
Suite 505
Matteson, IL 60443
1642 East 56th Street
Suite 110
Chicago, IL 60637
425 North Gilbert Street
Suite 5
Danville, IL 61832
2329 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Full Name:
Robin Lynne Kelly
Gender:
Female
Family:
Husband: Nathaniel; 2 Children: Kelly, Ryan
Birth Date:
04/30/1956
Birth Place:
New York, NY
Home City:
Matteson, IL
Religion:
Protestant
PhD, Political Science, Northern Illinois University, 1995-2004
MA, Counseling, Bradley University, 1980-1982
BA, Psychology, Bradley University, 1977
Representative, United States House of Representatives, Illinois, District 2, 2013-present
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Illinois, District 2, 2022, 2024
Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 38, 2002-2006
Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 38, 2002, 2004, 2006
Member, Congressional Black Caucus
Chair, Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust
Co-Chair, Congressional Gun Violence Prevention Taskforce
Former Member, Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Foreign Affairs Committee, United States House of Representatives
Member, General Aviation Caucus
Former Member, Healthcare, Benefits, and Administrative Rules Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, House Committee on Oversight and Reform
Co-Chair, House Tech Accountability Caucus
Former Member, Information Technology Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Energy (Energy and Commerce), United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on National Security, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, The Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Member, Women's Caucus
Chief Administrative Officer, Cook County, 2010-2012
Chief of Staff, Illinois State Treasurer, 2007-2011
Director, Community Affairs, Village of Matteson, 1992-2006
Director, Minority Student Services, Bradley University, 1990-1992
Associate Director, The Youth Shelter, 1987-1990
Director, Crisis Nursery, Crittenton Care and Counseling Center, 1984-1987
Vice Chair, Democratic Party of Illinois, 2018-present
Member, The Chicago Network, 2016-present
Member, Hate Crimes Commission Board, 2005-present
Trustee, Bradley University, 2003-present
Member, Bradley University Council, 1998-present
Commissioner, Cook County Human Rights Commission, 1998-present
Member, Rich Township Food Pantry Board, 1994-present
Member, Illinois Theatre Center Board, 1993-present
Member, Center for Tax and Budget Accountability Board, present
Member, Bradley University Centurion Society
Chair, CBC's Healthcare Braintrust
Chair, Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls
Member, House Democracy Parternship
Co-Chair, House Democratic Policy Group
Member, House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee
Member, Housing Choice Partners Board
Member, Illiana Credit Union Board
Member, Northern Illinois University Political Science Advisory Committee
Co-Founder/Former President, Unity Coalition of the South Suburbs