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Ryan Kelly

Affordability, Accountability, People Party

Ryan Kelly is a public-service professional with a background at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, running as an independent under the "Affordability, Accountability, People Party" ballot line.[6]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • SupportsLoosen zoning rules to build more housing

    Says he wants to expand access to affordable housing as part of lowering the cost of living for working families.[6]

In their words — priorities

  • Says his campaign is focused on affordability, accountability, and making government work for people rather than itself.[6]
  • Wants to restore government transparency and oversight, saying decisions should be made openly and in the public interest.[6]

Background

  • Earned a bachelor's degree from Colorado State University in 2005 and a graduate degree from Monmouth University in 2007; has worked in public service, education, and civil rights, including at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.[6]

Also on the ballot for this seat: Herbert C. Conaway Jr., Michael McGuire, Steven Welzer · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 6.Ryan Kelly (New Jersey) · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference