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Mike Kelly
R Republican nominee for U.S. House, PA-16
Representative since 2011
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- On the ballot
- On the general election ballotNov 3, 2026 · Pennsylvania US House 16
- Where to vote
- Find your polling place (opens in a new tab) · More ways to vote
- Top priorities
- Economy & Jobs
- Energy
- Education
- National Security & Defense
- Oversight
- In Congress
- Representative since 2011 · votes with their party 99% of the time. See the record · Office phone 202-225-5406
- Money
- $1.4M raised, $1.4M spent, $1M cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
- Who gives
- 1.3% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 24% from Pennsylvania · largest committee giver THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE, $10K
- Sponsored most in
- Taxation, Health, Crime and Law Enforcement
7 priorities from mikekellyforcongress.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.
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We need common sense, pro-growth policies that remove barriers to economic growth. We need to remove onerous regulations that stifle private sector investment and hamper job creation. I support legislation to fix the tax code with common sense changes that ensure everyone pays their fair share and families have less of a tax burden. We need a tax code that will generate domestic economic growth while we also enact legislation to open new markets around the world for American made products.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · mikekellyforcongress.com/issues
Our energy policy should include an “all of the above” and “everything below” approach to addressing our current and future energy needs. We need a policy that encourages the development and responsible usage of all forms of American energy – coal and natural gas to biofuels and everything in between. There is not one single solution to solving America’s energy challenges, but by using hydropower, clean coal, natural gas, nuclear power, biofuels and oil, along with the growing capacity of solar and wind power, we can take environmentally responsible steps towards American energy independence.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · mikekellyforcongress.com/issues
As a former school board member, I know first-hand that spending massive amounts of money on education does not always lead to positive results. We need to make sure that local communities have both adequate funding and the flexibility to address their particular needs. We also need to focus on accountability, funding only what works, and expanding parental choice. We need to make sure that our higher education options include not only traditional colleges, but also provides career and technical education programs. Supporting a range of educational options will provide our workforce with the skills we need to compete and succeed in today’s global economy.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · mikekellyforcongress.com/issues
We need a strong military that is prepared to protect Americans from our enemies now and in the future. I will continue to support legislation to provide robust funding for our military forces ensuring that they are fully equipped and trained to defend our country. I also support the use of intelligence tools to protect our nation by collecting counterterrorism information and foreign intelligence to protect the United States from attack, while taking care to protect the civil liberties and privacy of American citizens and permanent residents.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · mikekellyforcongress.com/issues
Oversight of the government has many meanings. We need to reduce the size of government and limit our spending. We need to make sure the government is accountable to its citizens whose taxes are funding government programs. Taxpayers deserve to know how their money is being spent and if that spending is having a positive impact. The U.S. Constitution clearly states what the responsibilities, obligations and limits are on the three branches of government. We need to make sure that each branch stays within these limits.
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Congress must find ways to reduce the taxes that individuals pay while ensuring that the government is fiscally accountable for how we spend tax revenue. Tax revenue is generated by working people and we need to make sure that we generate more taxes because more people have jobs – not by raising tax rates. I believe that the tax code should be simpler, taxes should be lower, and that the federal government needs to be careful not to pick winners and losers.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · mikekellyforcongress.com/issues
We owe our liberty and freedom to our veterans. I am committed to serving our veterans by working to ensure that they receive the benefits and care that they so greatly deserve. I am eternally grateful to all those men and women who have served in our armed forces and to those who are currently protecting us around the globe. In addition to making improvements to the VA healthcare system, I am also committed to serving our veterans by making sure that adequate job training and educational opportunities are available for them.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · mikekellyforcongress.com/issues