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Kelly Breen

Dem

State Assembly · House District 21

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848 Votes
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Biography

Kelly Breen is a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives, currently serving her third term representing the 21st District in Oakland County. This district includes parts of Farmington, Farmington Hills, Northville, Novi, and South Lyon. Born Kelly A. Hough-Breen on August 18, 1977, in Detroit , she is a lifelong Michigander, married to Matthew , and mother of two children, Abigail and Elliott. An attorney by profession, she has focused on workers' compensation and personal injury litigation. Notable achievements include her advocacy against irresponsible local development, securing funding for firefighters on Novi City Council, supporting public schools, affordable child care, essential workers during COVID, and empowering survivors of sexual abuse. She prioritizes healthcare access, environmental sustainability, commonsense gun safety, protecting water resources, and bipartisan collaboration. She serves as Chair of the House Judiciary Committee and holds positions on committees including Criminal Justice, Ethics and Oversight, Insurance and Financial Services, and Local Government & Municipal Finance.

Education

  • Northville High School .
  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Relations from James Madison College at Michigan State University .
  • Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School .

Political Experience

  • Elected to Novi City Council , serving on committees such as Community Recreation Center Steering Committee, Commission Interview Committee, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Grant Citizen Advisory Committee, and alternates for SEMCOG and Youth Council.
  • Elected to Michigan House of Representatives for the 38th District .
  • Redistricted to and reelected for the 21st District .
  • House committees: Judiciary , Finance, Criminal Justice, Ethics and Oversight, Insurance and Financial Services, Local Government & Municipal Finance, Insurance.

Committees

2 assignments
Finance member
Judiciary member

At a glance

Office
State Assembly
District
House District 21
Born
August 18, 1978 (47 years old)
Mailing
Room S-785, Anderson House Office Building 124 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933