Republican Kay Granger of Texas living at senior living facility, which she had not disclosed to public

Summary

Texas Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger, 81, has not voted in the US House since July while reportedly dealing with dementia and living in a senior facility.

Her absence, undisclosed until media investigation, raises concerns about representation in her district and her capacity to serve.

Granger, a long-time legislator and former House Appropriations chair, announced plans to retire in 2025.

Critics argue her condition may have impacted her 2022 re-election. Local Republicans called her absence troubling amid critical votes, prompting broader debates on aging lawmakers’ transparency and governance.