Kelly Peterson is from Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree in gerontology and a master 27s degree in education from the University of North Texas. She has two sons.

Kelly Peterson has a bachelor 's degree in gerontology and a master 's degree in education from the University of North Texas. She has two sons.

Kelly is the executive assistant to the president of J Alan Kent Development. She is also the owner of KPDC, LLC, which provides creative opportunities for adults with special needs. She previously owned a dance studio and an oilfield consulting company. 

Kelly previously served as district director for State Representative Sam Harless.

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Kelly's campaign for State Representative in State House District 126 is her first run for public office.

Supports meaningful, long-term reforms to reduce property taxes and aims to phase out the property tax burden on homeowners.

Supports long-term reforms to reduce property taxes on homeowners.

Supports policies that bolster small businesses, attract new employers, and expand economic opportunity for families in the district.

Supports strengthening and expanding Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to provide students with practical pathways to high-demand careers and ensure local economic growth.

- Supports long-term reforms to reduce property taxes on homeowners.
- Supports policies that bolster small businesses, attract new employers, and expand economic opportunity for families in the district.
- Supports strengthening and expanding Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to provide students with practical pathways to high-demand careers and ensure local economic growth.

Economy

Supports strong measures to secure the border, remove individuals in the country illegally, and disrupt drug cartels.

For Candidate Kelly Peterson on Issue public-safety:  
Opposes gun control, advocating for the protection of the Second Amendment and the right of law-abiding Texans to keep and bear arms without government overreach.

For Candidate Kelly Peterson on Issue public-safety:  
Supports pro-life principles and advancing policies that protect and defend vulnerable individuals.

- Supports reduced immigration.
- Opposes gun control.
- Opposes abortion access.

Public Safety

As of January 22, 2026, Kelly Peterson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Education

Supports strengthening and modernizing local infrastructure to protect homes, reduce flood risk, and ensure resources for law enforcement and first responders.

- Supports strengthening and modernizing local infrastructure to protect homes, reduce flood risk, and ensure resources for law enforcement and first responders.

Energy & the Environment

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