Kelly Regan was first elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly as MLA for Bedford-Birch Cove in 2009 and was re-elected in 2013 and 2017 as MLA for Bedford and in 2021 as MLA for Bedford Basin.

She has served as Deputy Premier, Minister of Community Services, Minister of Seniors, Minister responsible for the Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act, Minister of Labour and Advanced Education and Minister Responsible for Youth.

Prior to entering politics, Kelly worked as an award-winning television director, producer, and writer.

She is Chair of the Public Accounts Committee.