Rep. Kay Granger, a Republican congresswoman from Texas, has been experiencing a significant decline in health since moving into a retirement facility, according to her son Brandon Granger. The 81-year-old lawmaker, who chose not to seek re-election and is set to retire at the end of her current congressional term, has been noticeably absent from Capitol Hill for nearly six months.

Details of the Decline

Brandon Granger revealed that his mother’s decline has been “very rapid” since transitioning to the retirement community. He mentioned that despite making the decision to move into the facility independently, she has exhibited signs of dementia over the past three months. Reports indicate that Rep. Granger had not participated in legislative votes since July 24 and was missing for over half of this year’s votes.

Clarification on Health Status

An initial report suggested that Rep. Granger was residing in a memory care unit within the facility; however, a source from her office denied this claim. The source clarified that while she is in a retirement facility offering memory care services, she resides in an independent living setting rather than the memory care unit itself.

Son’s Response

In response to reports about his mother being in the memory care unit after wandering off, Brandon Granger dismissed these claims as untrue. He emphasized that Rep. Granger lives in an independent living condo within the facility and not in specialized memory care quarters.

Public Statement

In a statement released by Rep. Granger, she acknowledged facing health challenges and expressed gratitude for the support received during this time. She highlighted her staff’s dedication to serving constituents despite her absence due to health issues that escalated starting September.

Career Highlights

Kay Granger has had a long-standing career in politics, serving in Congress since 1997 and previously holding the distinction of being Fort Worth’s first female mayor. She made headlines when she appeared at an event for unveiling her portrait as Appropriations Committee Chairwoman alongside

notable

political figures like House Speaker Johnson and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise.

Succession Plan

Craig Goldman, a Republican congressman-elect, is slated to succeed Rep. Kay Granger once she retires next year following her years of service representing Texas.

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