Kay Kirkpatrick
American politician
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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.
Kay Kirkpatrick | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 32nd district | |
| Assumed office June 2, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Judson Hill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 13, 1954 United States |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Thomas |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Kentucky University of Louisville School of Medicine |
| Profession | Surgeon, Politician |
| Website | kayforsenate |
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]