Mike was raised in Butler, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Butler High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame. Mike and his wife Vicki, have 4 children.

Mike owns Mike Kelly Automotive Group. He previously worked at the family business, Kelly Chevrolet-Cadillac, Inc.

George Joseph "Mike" Kelly Jr currently serves as a US Representative in Congressional District 16. He was elected in 2010 to represent Congressional District 3. After redistricting, he has represented Congressional District 16 since 2018 and is serving his 7th term. He previously served on Butler City Council and the Butler Area School Board.

Supports accountability in education, funding effective programs, and expanding parental choice.

Supports accountability in education, funding effective programs, and expanding parental choice, which typically means allowing taxpayer funds to be used for some parents to pay for private schools.

- Supports accountability in education, funding effective programs, and expanding parental choice, which typically means allowing taxpayer funds to be used for some parents to pay for private schools.

Education

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Supports pro-growth tax reform to simplify the tax code and lower tax rates.

Believes in reducing the size of government and limiting spending.

Advocates for reducing the size of government and limiting spending.

Believes tariffs on imported goods address "unfair advantages" for foreign manufacturers but acknowledges the steel trade issue is not "black-and-white."

Believes tariffs on imported goods address unfair advantages for foreign manufacturers but acknowledges the steel trade issue is not "black-and-white."

- Supports pro-growth tax reform to simplify the tax code and lower tax rates.
- Advocates for reducing the size of government and limiting spending.
- Believes tariffs on imported goods address unfair advantages for foreign manufacturers but acknowledges the steel trade issue is not "black-and-white."

Economy

Opposes abortion and is a member of the Pro-Life Caucus.

Healthcare

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Objected to the certification of the 2020 election.

- Objected to the certification of the 2020 election.

Voting & Elections

Supports robust military funding and the use of intelligence tools for counterterrorism while protecting civil liberties.

Supports military funding and the use of intelligence tools for counterterrorism while protecting civil liberties.

- Supports military funding and the use of intelligence tools for counterterrorism while protecting civil liberties.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports an energy policy that encourages developing and using all forms of American energy, including coal, natural gas, biofuels, hydropower, clean coal, nuclear power, and solar and wind power.

- Supports an energy policy that encourages developing and using all forms of American energy, including coal, natural gas, biofuels, hydropower, clean coal, nuclear power, and solar and wind power.

Energy & the Environment

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George Joseph Kelly Jr.

Mike was born in Pittsburgh and raised in Butler, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Butler High School and has a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame. Mike and his wife Vicki have 4 children.

Mike owns Mike Kelly Automotive Group in Butler, Pennsylvania. He previously worked at the family business, Kelly Chevrolet-Cadillac, Inc.

George Joseph "Mike" Kelly Jr currently serves as the US representative for US Representative in Congressional District 16. He was first elected in 2010 to represent Congressional District 3. After redistricting, he has represented Congressional District 16 since 2018 and is serving his 7th term. He previously served on Butler City Council and the Butler Area School Board.


Believes spending "massive amounts of money on education does not always lead to positive results."

Supports education policies that enhance learning opportunities and outcomes.

Supports the use of IM Fell DW Pica SC font in educational materials.

Supports strong relationships and community ties in education.

Believes in maintaining strict limits for each government branch.

Believes in reducing individual taxes, simplifying the tax code, and generating more tax revenue through job growth, not higher tax rates.

Supports maintaining 100% deductibility of interest loans for car dealerships.

Supports tax provisions that benefit various vehicle dealers, including cars, boats, and farm machinery.

Believes politicians offer "lip service" to the heartland of the state, lacking "flashy money or urban cocktail parties."

Opposes the For the People Act, which would expand voting rights and reform election processes.

Opposes the Freedom to Vote Act, which would expand voting rights and require states to offer mail-in voting and early voting.

Believes partisan bickering and identity politics distract from important issues.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Believes in holding the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) accountable for inaccuracies in campaign advertisements.

Supports a strong military and robust defense measures to protect American interests and ensure global stability.

Supports improving VA healthcare and ensuring job training and educational opportunities for veterans.

Supports the Senate's approval of the House provision.

Opposes importing steel slabs from Russia due to high tariffs.

Believes that without financial relief, the company cannot ensure the future of the Farrell or Sharon plants.

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Supports ensuring veterans receive deserved benefits and care.

Serves as a ranking member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and the Oversight Subcommittee.

Supports and is "eternally grateful" to all armed forces veterans and active-duty members.

Believes local communities should have adequate funding and flexibility to address their specific public safety needs.

Believes in strong public safety measures to protect communities.

Supports transparency in financial disclosures for candidates.

Mike was born in Pittsburgh and raised in Butler, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Butler High School and attended the University of Notre Dame. Mike and his wife Vicki live in Butler and have 4 children.

George Joseph Kelly Jr. owns Mike Kelly Automotive Group in Butler, Pennsylvania. He previously worked at the family business, Kelly Chevrolet-Cadillac, Inc., and expanded its operations to include Hyundai and Kia franchises. Prior to being elected to Congress, he served on Butler City Council, the Butler Area School Board, and the boards of local civic organizations.

As of October 3, 2024, George Joseph Kelly Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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