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Kay has a bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky and an M.D. from the University of Louisville. She lives with her husband. They attend East Cobb United Methodist Church.

Kay has been an orthopaedic hand surgeon for over 30 years. Previously, she was the President of Resurgens Orthopaedics.

Kay Kirkpatrick is the current State Senator representing District 32. She was first elected in 2016 and has served two terms. She is Chairwoman of the Veterans, Military, and Homeland Security Committee.

As Senator, she authored and sponsored health-related bills, "including: surprise billing, transparency for consumers, emergency prescriptions, and access to care across state lines including telemedicine."

As Senator, she also sponsored legislation to improve Georgia’s statistics on maternal mortality.

Supports adding vaping to the current tobacco tax structure, and raising the age for tobacco to 21.

Supports services for seniors and those with mental health issues and disabilities.

- As Senator, she authored and sponsored health-related bills, "including: surprise billing, transparency for consumers, emergency prescriptions, and access to care across state lines including telemedicine."
- As Senator, she also sponsored legislation to improve Georgia’s statistics on maternal mortality.
- Supports adding vaping to the current tobacco tax structure, and raising the age for tobacco to 21. 
- Supports services for seniors and those with mental health issues and disabilities.

Healthcare

Says, "I supported SB 202 which strengthened our law in many ways, especially requiring an objective voter ID method".

Says, "The redistricting process is complicated and confusing for voters, especially this year with the new districts in place for the primary and general elections. The maps are fair and meet all the guidelines required"

- Says, "I supported SB 202 which strengthened our law in many ways, especially requiring an objective voter ID method". 
- Says, "The redistricting process is complicated and confusing for voters, especially this year with the new districts in place for the primary and general elections. The maps are fair and meet all the guidelines required"

Voting & Elections

Says, "Dual enrollment and our technical college system are key tools to achieve success in this area".

Says, "Our taxes should continue to decrease to put more money in the pockets of consumers, so that they can make the decisions about how to spend their money".

- Says, "Dual enrollment and our technical college system are key tools to achieve success in this area".
- Says, "Our taxes should continue to decrease to put more money in the pockets of consumers, so that they can make the decisions about how to spend their money".

Economy

Supports veterans, military, and homeland security. Wants to help make Georiga "the most veteran-friendly state".

Supports victims of domestic violence and wants to prevent dual arrests.

Supported legislation on hate crimes and protections for first responders.

Supports the 2nd amendment and the right to bear arms.

Says, "Safety is one of the highest priorities for every citizen no matter where they live in the state".

- Supports veterans, military, and homeland security. Wants to help make Georiga "the most veteran-friendly state". 
- Supports victims of domestic violence and wants to prevent dual arrests.
- Supported legislation on hate crimes and protections for first responders. 
- Supports the 2nd amendment and the right to bear arms.
- Says, "Safety is one of the highest priorities for every citizen no matter where they live in the state".

Public Safety

Says, "Students have di fferent needs and I support options that give everyone the best fit for their situation, with accountability and transparency no matter which option they choose"

As Senator, she advocated for a new Veterans Education Career Transition in Cobb County.

As Senator, she supported legislation to decrease standardized testing and to add due process to teacher evaluations.

- Says, "Students have di fferent needs and I support options that give everyone the best fit for their situation, with accountability and transparency no matter which option they choose" 
- As Senator, she advocated for a new Veterans Education Career Transition in Cobb County. 
- As Senator, she supported legislation to decrease standardized testing and to add due process to teacher evaluations.

Education

Kay Kirkpatrick

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