Kellie Keenan

Keenan earned a high school diploma from Boston Latin School and an advanced certificate in public health management from Suffolk University.[1] What's Up Newp reports that she served in AmeriCorps NCCC.[3] She describes herself as a lifelong New Englander and has worked more than a decade in healthcare and community health operations, including with Community Health Centers and federally funded programs; Ballotpedia lists her career experience as public administration.[1] According to What's Up Newp, she began her career at a community health center and went on to work in public health operations, including clinical research and leadership roles in medical, behavioral health and dental care.[3]

Keenan describes herself as a wife, mother of three daughters and small business owner who is not a career politician.[1] She advanced from the September 9, 2026 Republican primary for the 1st District, in which she was the only candidate on the ballot.[1] During the campaign, she ran on infrastructure and permitting reform, community health centers, and housing and energy affordability.[1] She received 27.5% of the vote to Gabe Amo's 68.6%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[2]