NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 3, 2026Miami-Dade
Kay Granger, former U.S. Representative from Texas, dies at age 83
Kay Granger, the first Republican woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas, passed away on Sunday at the age of 83. She served in Congress for nearly three decades.
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The death of a long-serving member of the U.S. House of Representatives marks the end of a nearly 30-year tenure in federal office.
Key Facts
- Kay Granger was the first Republican woman from Texas elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Kay Granger served in the U.S. House of Representatives for nearly three decades.
- Kay Granger died on Sunday at the age of 83.
- The death was confirmed by her son, J.D. Granger.
Who's Mentioned
personMike Johnson“Current House Speaker.”locationFort Worth“City where Granger served as mayor.”personJoe Biden“President of the United States.”locationTexas“State represented by Kay Granger”organizationTexas Wesleyan University“Alma mater of Kay Granger.”organizationU.S. House of Representatives“Legislative body where Granger served”organizationHouse Appropriations Committee“Congressional committee chaired by Granger.”personKevin McCarthy“Former House Speaker.”personKay Granger“Former U.S. Representative from Texas and first Republican woman to chair the Ho”personJ.D. Granger“Son of Kay Granger.”