Kay Floyd
| Kay Floyd | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 46th district | |
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Assumed office November 14, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Al McAffrey |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Oklahoma City |
| Website | kayfloydforoklahoma.com |
Kay Floyd is an American politician who represents the 46th district in the Oklahoma Senate. A Democrat, her district includes parts of Oklahoma City.[1] She was first elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives at the 2012 state election and took office on November 14, 2012.[2]
Floyd is the first openly lesbian representative elected to the Oklahoma legislature,[3] and the second LGBT person following Sen. Al McAffrey, who she succeeded in both the House and the Senate.
Education
Floyd has received her education from the following institutions:
- Law Degree, The University of Oklahoma
- BS, Psychology, Oklahoma State University[4]
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[4]
References
- ↑ "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.
- 1 2 "Representative Kay Floyd's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
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