Kay Granger, the first elected Republican woman from Texas to serve in the US House of Representatives, passed away on Sunday at the age of 83. Her family reported that the cause of death was Alzheimer's disease, as stated by her son, JD Granger. Granger had served in the House for nearly three decades and did not seek re-election in 2024.
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Kay Granger, first Republican woman elected from Texas to the House, dies at 83
Kay Granger, who served in the US House for almost 30 years as the first elected Republican woman from Texas, died on August 3 at the age of 83. Her family indicated that she passed away due to Alzheimer's disease.
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