KELLY, Mark Edward (1964-)
Democrat of Arizona 
0th congressional district
Serving in Senate 2019-Present
Biography
a Senator from Arizona; born in Orange, N.J., February 21, 1964; graduated Mountain High School, West Orange, N.J., 1982; B.S., marine engineering and nautical science, United States Merchant Marine Academy, 1986; M.S., aeronautical engineering, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1994; naval aviator, United States Navy 1987-2012, attaining the rank of captain; served in Operation Desert Storm during the First Gulf War, received numerous awards, including the Legion of Merit and the Distinguished Flying Cross; joined the United States space program as a member of the NASA Astronaut Corps in 1996, flying four missions into space and living aboard the International Space Station; space exploration company owner; non-profit organization founder; elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in a special election on November 3, 2020, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John Sidney McCain, III, a seat subsequently held by appointed senators Jon Kyl and Martha McSally, for the term ending January 3, 2023, and took the oath of office on December 2, 2020; reelected in 2022 for the term ending January 3, 2029.Courtesy of Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
