Joseph Patrick Kelly (born March 17, 1956) is an American attorney and politician who is the 42nd lieutenant governor of Nebraska, since 2023.

[1] Kelly began his legal career in the Lancaster County Attorney's office from 1981 to 1985.

He has prosecuted a variety of crimes including homicide, robbery, sexual assault, and white collar.

[4] Following his time at a U.S. attorney, he served as Criminal Bureau Chief for the Nebraska Attorney General until Nebraska gubernatorial candidate Jim Pillen announced Kelly as his running mate in 2022.

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