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Robert E. Kay

1916 – 1990

American politician

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About Robert E. Kay

Lived 1916 – 1990 (aged 73). Robert E. Kay was an American politician.

Robert E. Kay (August 3, 1916 – January 24, 1990) was an American Republican Party politician who served in the New Jersey State Senate and in the New Jersey General Assembly.

Born in Wildwood, New Jersey, on August 3, 1916, he graduated from Wildwood High School in 1933, Duke University in 1937 and earned a degree in law from the South Jersey Law School (since renamed as Rutgers Law School).

He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. Kay was elected to the State Assembly in 1953, representing Cape May County, New Jersey, and was re-elected in 1955 and 1957. He did not seek re-election in 1959, but was again elected in 1963. He was not a candidate for re-election in 1965. Kay was elected State Senator in 1967, narrowly defeating Democrat Robert Halpin by a 51%-49% margin. He did not run for a second term in 1971.

He died on January 24, 1990, at Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital (since renamed as Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional)

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Duke University, Rutgers School of Law–Camden
Positions held
Member of the State Senate of New Jersey, Member of the New Jersey General Assembly

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert E. Kay?

American politician (1916-1990)

When was Robert E. Kay born?

Robert E. Kay was born on 3 August 1916.

When did Robert E. Kay die?

Robert E. Kay died on 24 January 1990.

What was Robert E. Kay's occupation?

Robert E. Kay was a politician.

What nationality was Robert E. Kay?

Robert E. Kay was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert E. Kay

· Wikidata: Q18808822

· DBpedia: Robert E. Kay

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