Delores G. Kelley
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.
Delores Goodwin Kelley | |
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.jpg.webp) Kelley in 2009 | |
| Member of the Maryland Senate from the 10th district | |
| Assumed office 1995 | |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 42nd district | |
| In office 1991–1995 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1, 1936 Norfolk, Virginia, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Russell |
| Relations | former Delegate Darryl Kelley |
| Residence | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Occupation | University professor |
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 a 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.
References
- "Maryland Manual Online". Maryland State Archives. 2007. Retrieved August 8, 2007.