Scott Kelly
Scott Kelly
Texas Democratic Senate nominee?
$14.6M
MAR 4, 2026
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Overview
Current roleNASA astronaut
GenderMale
LocationTexas
BackgroundNASA astronaut
EducationState University of New York Maritime College (B.S., Electrical Engineering)
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Notable personal detailsScott Joseph Kelly is a retired U.S. Navy captain, naval aviator, test pilot, and NASA astronaut. Selected as a NASA astronaut in 1996, he flew multiple Space Shuttle and International Space Station missions, including a 340-day ISS mission in 2015–2016. After retiring from NASA in 2016, he has worked as an author and public speaker.
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Scott Kelly is in the news because the Texas 2026 U.S. Senate race is now tied in a recent New York Times/Siena poll, keeping him in a highly competitive contest. Recent reports also say Democrats have been raising strong money in battleground Senate races, including Texas, which could help with advertising and turnout efforts. Earlier coverage noted higher Democratic turnout in the Texas primaries and election disputes that could affect how quickly results are known.
Democrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races
Official says certified Texas 2026 primary election results coming soon
Crockett warns Dallas County vote dispute may delay Texas Senate results
Republicans’ Home-Field Edge for Senate Seems Just Enough for Now
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