Scott Kelly
Scott Kelly
Texas Democratic Senate nominee?
$14.6M
MAR 4, 2026
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleNASA astronaut (retired)
Age62 years old (Feb 21, 1964)
GenderMale
LocationTexas
BackgroundNASA astronaut (retired)
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EducationState University of New York Maritime College — B.S. Electrical Engineering (1987)
Notable personal detailsScott Joseph Kelly is an American engineer, retired NASA astronaut, and retired U.S. Navy captain and naval aviator. Selected as a NASA astronaut in 1996, he flew four space missions, including a 340-day International Space Station mission from March 2015 to March 2016. He earned degrees from SUNY Maritime College and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and served as a naval test pilot before his NASA career.
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Scott Kelly is in the news as a candidate in the 2026 Texas Senate race, where Democratic turnout and fundraising are being watched closely. Recent reports say Democrats have posted strong fundraising in key battleground states and seen higher primary turnout in Texas, which could shape the race. There is also ongoing election-related litigation in Texas, including a court fight over voting hours and a separate ActBlue lawsuit tied to the broader Senate campaign environment.
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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