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Joe Kelly for State Senate

Common Sense.
Common Ground.
Real Results.

Republican for CT State Senate District 36

Practical local leadership for Greenwich, North Stamford, and New Canaan. Fiscal discipline, local control, and real results.

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Meet Joe Kelly

"Some people talk about serving their community. Joe Kelly just does the work."

A 30-year resident, father, foster parent, business owner, and proven local leader. Read the full story of why Joe Kelly is the man to vote for this November.

"Joe is a positive force of nature."

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Watch Joe Kelly talk about why he's running for State Senate and what Common Sense, Common Ground, and Real Results mean for the 36th District.

Why Joe Kelly

A Record of Leadership

Joe Kelly, experienced business leader

Proven Local Leadership

  • Greenwich Board of Education

    (4 years, 1 year as Chair): Guided 15 schools through the COVID-19 crisis and led collaboration across the eight-member board.

  • Representative Town Meeting (RTM)

    (2 years, District Chair): Elected to the RTM and appointed district Chair; helped the district move past old divisions to work together on its most pressing issues.

  • Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET)

    (Budget Committee): Elected to the BET and appointed to the Budget Committee; helped drive unanimous passage (12-0) of the most recent budget.

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Community Involvement

  • Head Coach, Greenwich High School Rugby, 10 years leading the program

  • 30-Year Resident of the 36th District

  • Greenwich Family, raised 4 children in town, and opened their home as foster parents to 3 additional children

  • Led Major Local Construction Projects, including Central Middle School and Cardinal Stadium

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Experienced Business Leadership

  • CEO & Owner, Uranium Markets: Led the commodities brokerage firm for 20 years

  • President & Owner, Real Estate Development: Forestland Development, KBJ LLC, and Midwood Estates

  • Senior Management Experience: Held leadership roles at financial institutions in New York, London, and Tokyo

Connecticut State Senate District 36

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Connecticut's 36th Senate District spans southwestern Fairfield County, including the entire town of Greenwich, North Stamford, and western New Canaan along the New York border and Long Island Sound. These are the streets Joe Kelly has walked for 30 years, the schools his children attended, and the boards where he has delivered real results.

As your State Senator, Joe will fight for local control, fiscal discipline, and the families who make these communities thrive. He knows District 36 because he has spent a lifetime serving it, shoulder to shoulder with the neighbors who live here.

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People Over Politics

Through roles such as coaching youth sports, serving on the Board of Education, and participating in local civic and volunteer efforts, Joe Kelly's approach reflects a belief that leadership starts with being present and accessible to the people you serve.

This commitment is evident in his political outreach during his Senate campaign, as he shows up where it matters most: schools, youth programs, and town government. Whether in athletics, education, or local boards, the focus is on building systems where more people can contribute, lead, and feel responsible for outcomes.

Stronger programs, more engaged families, and a community that is actively involved in shaping its own direction.

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Cardinal Stadium construction progress