Kay Floyd
P. Kay Floyd (born 1958/1959)[1] is an American politician who represents the 46th district in the Oklahoma Senate. A Democrat, her district includes parts of Oklahoma City.[2]
Kay Floyd | |
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| Minority Leader of the Oklahoma Senate | |
| Assumed office November 16, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | John Sparks |
| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 46th district | |
| Assumed office November 16, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Al McAffrey |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 88th district | |
| In office November 14, 2012 – November 16, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Al McAffrey |
| Succeeded by | Jason Dunnington |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1958 or 1959 (age 64–65) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Oklahoma State University, Stillwater (BA) University of Oklahoma (JD) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Political career
She was first elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in the 2012 state election and took office on November 14, 2012.[3]
Floyd is the first openly lesbian representative elected to the Oklahoma legislature,[4] and the second LGBT person following Sen. Al McAffrey, who she succeeded in both the House and the Senate.
In 2023, she took part in a ceremony to honor the National Guard.[5]
Education
Floyd received a B.S. in Psychology from Oklahoma State University in 1980, followed by a J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1983.[6]
Professional experience
Floyd has had the following professional experience:
- Judge, Special Municipal Court, 1991–Present
- Judge, State Administrative Law Judge, 1991–Present
- Adjunct Professor, Oklahoma State University
- Attorney, Senior Citizen Division of Legal Aid[6]
References
- Candidate filings as of Thursday, April 12
- "Rep. Lankford wins, Sen. Johnson continues her fight, Floyd elected, other races continue into the fall". The City Sentinel, July, 2014.
- "Oklahoma House members take oath of office". The Oklahoman. November 15, 2012.
- "Kay Floyd wins runoff, set to become Oklahoma’s 1st lesbian legislator". Dallas Voice, August 29, 2012.
- Report, City Sentinel Staff (11 April 2023). "In joint session, Oklahoma Legislature recognizes National Guard". Oklahoma City Sentinel. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
- "Representative Kay Floyd's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 16 December 2012.