Kay Kirkpatrick

American politician

Kay Kirkpatrick
Member of the Georgia Senate
from the 32nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 2, 2017
Preceded byJudson Hill
Personal details
Born (1954-09-13) September 13, 1954 (age 69)
United States
Political partyRepublican
SpouseThomas
Children2
Alma materUniversity of Kentucky
University of Louisville School of Medicine
ProfessionSurgeon, Politician
Websitekayforsenate.com

Kay Kirkpatrick (September 13, 1954) is an American politician who is a member of the Georgia State Senate for the 32nd district, a district which includes portions of Cobb and Fulton[1] counties. She is a member of the Republican Party.

Kirkpatrick graduated from the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville School of Medicine. She worked as an orthopedic surgeon.[2]

On May 16, 2017, Kirkpatrick won a special election to succeed longtime state Sen. Judson Hill, R-Marietta, who had held the seat since 2005 and resigned to run for Congress.[1][3] Kirkpatrick's margin of victory in the general election was 57–43.[4] She was sworn into office on June 2, 2017.[4]

On March 20, 2020, Kirkpatrick announced she had tested positive for COVID-19, and said she was recovering without complications.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Kristina Torres (May 17, 2017). "Election result: Kay Kirkpatrick wins Georgia state Senate runoff". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Myajc.com. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  2. ^ "District 32 Q&A: Kay Kirkpatrick (R)". Marietta Daily Journal. April 8, 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  3. ^ "Republican Kirkpatrick Wins Georgia State Senate District". U.S. News & World Report. May 16, 2017. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
  4. ^ a b Kristina Torres (June 6, 2017). "Kay Kirkpatrick, Georgia's newest state senator, takes her seat". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
  5. ^ "post (R)". Facebook. April 8, 2017. Retrieved March 22, 2020.

External links

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  30. ▌Tim Bearden (R)
  31. ▌Jason Anavitarte (R)
  32. ▌Kay Kirkpatrick (R)
  33. ▌Michael "Doc" Rhett (D)
  34. ▌Valencia Seay (D)
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  52. ▌Chuck Hufstetler (R)
  53. ▌Colton Moore (R)
  54. ▌Chuck Payne (R)
  55. ▌Gloria Butler (D)
  56. ▌John Albers (R)