Texas Rep. Kay Granger Faces Health Challenges as Age Debate Intensifies in U.S. Politics

The 81-year-old congresswoman, residing in a senior living facility, has not voted since July, renewing scrutiny of aging leadership in government.

Rep. Kay Granger, 81, has been confirmed to be living in an independent senior living facility in Fort Worth, with her son acknowledging she is experiencing cognitive issues related to dementia.
Granger has not cast a vote in Congress since July 2024, months after stepping down as chair of the powerful House Appropriations Committee in April.
The revelation has sparked renewed focus on the age and health of political leaders, with critics questioning whether sufficient transparency exists around such matters.
Granger, a 27-year veteran of Congress and the first Republican woman to represent Texas in the House, announced her retirement in November 2023 but plans to serve out her term ending January 2025.
This development adds to broader discussions about the challenges of an aging political class, with calls for reforms to address the reliance on seniority in congressional leadership.