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Kay Granger, Pathbreaking Texas Congresswoman, Dies at 83
Monday, August 3, 2026
Kay Granger, the first Republican woman from Texas elected to Congress, died at age 83. In 2024, it was reported that she was residing in a senior living facility while serving in the House of Representatives. Granger represented Texas's 12th congressional district.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/us/politics/kay-granger-dead.html