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]
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]
See also
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.
- ^ a b "Representative Kay Floyd's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 16 December 2012.