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Kay A. Orr
American politician (born 1939) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kay Avonne Orr (née Stark; January 2, 1939) is an American politician who served as the 36th governor of Nebraska from 1987 to 1991. A member of the Republican Party, she was the state's first and to date only female governor.
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Kay A. Orr | |
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36th Governor of Nebraska | |
In office January 9, 1987 – January 9, 1991 | |
Lieutenant | William E. Nichol |
Preceded by | Bob Kerrey |
Succeeded by | Ben Nelson |
36th Treasurer of Nebraska | |
In office June 15, 1981 – January 9, 1987 | |
Governor | Charles Thone Bob Kerrey |
Preceded by | Frank Marsh |
Succeeded by | Frank Marsh |
Personal details | |
Born | Kay Avonne Stark (1939-01-02) January 2, 1939 (age 85) Burlington, Iowa, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
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