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 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Thomas |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Kentucky University of Louisville School of Medicine |
| Profession | Surgeon,Politician |
| Website | kayforsenate |
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]
