Texas GOP Congresswoman Kay Granger Missing Votes Amid Reports of Nursing Home Residence
Kay Granger, 81, the longest-serving Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives, has not participated in a congressional vote since July 2024. Reports indicate she has been living in a $4,000-a-month senior care facility in Fort Worth, raising concerns about representation and accountability for her district.
Months of Absence Spark Questions About Representation
Granger, nearing the end of her nearly three-decade congressional career, is set to retire in January. However, her extended absence has drawn scrutiny. Investigative journalist Carlos Turcios reported that attempts to contact her offices were met with unanswered calls and voicemails. A visit to her Fort Worth district office revealed no staff activity, further fueling suspicions.
A tip from a constituent led the Dallas Express to investigate claims that Granger was living at Tradition-Clearfork, a senior living community specializing in memory care. Staff at the facility reportedly confirmed her residence. “This is her home,” said Taylor Manziel, the Assistant Executive Director, during an on-site visit. Sources suggest Granger entered the facility after being found wandering and disoriented in her district.
Local GOP Leaders Express Outrage
Granger’s prolonged absence has frustrated local Republican leaders, who have voiced concerns about the impact on Congressional District 12.
“The lack of representation for CD-12 is deeply troubling,” said Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French. “At a time when vital votes on issues like the debt ceiling, disaster relief, and border policies are taking place, her absence leaves millions of constituents without a voice. We deserve better.”
Rolando Garcia, a Republican committeeman in the district, criticized the broader implications of her situation. “Her inability to fulfill her duties shows she was likely already in decline during her 2022 re-election campaign. It’s a sad conclusion to a remarkable career and highlights the growing issue of aging leadership in Congress.”
Granger’s Trailblazing Political Career
Granger announced in November 2023 that she would not seek re-election in 2024. She leaves behind a groundbreaking legacy, having been Fort Worth’s first female mayor and the first Republican woman elected to Congress from Texas.
Her district, which includes a Lockheed Martin facility that produces the F-35 fighter jet, benefited from her consistent advocacy for military funding. Granger also made headlines for opposing Rep. Jim Jordan’s bid for House Speaker before later supporting Speaker Mike Johnson.
Criticism Over Accountability and Transparency
Despite her absence, Granger and her staff reportedly continue to receive taxpayer-funded salaries, raising concerns about transparency. Her monthly expenses at Tradition-Clearfork, estimated at over $4,000, have further fueled criticism among constituents who feel underrepresented.
“It’s disheartening that her district has been left voiceless during crucial legislative sessions,” said one local resident. “The people deserve consistent and effective representation.”
Transitioning Leadership in Texas’s 12th District
Granger’s absence has left a void in Congressional District 12, a Republican stronghold. With her term set to end soon, the district’s future now lies with incoming Rep. Mike Goldman, who was elected to succeed her.
As Congress continues to navigate thin voting margins on critical legislation, local leaders are calling for improved measures to ensure representatives remain capable and accountable to their constituents.
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