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Portrait of Kay S. Khan

Khan, Kay S.

RepresentativeDemocrat11th Middlesex

Official Record

  • Chamber House of Representatives
  • Political Offices
    • Newton Democratic City Committee

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth June 22, 1941
  • Place of Birth Cherokee, Iowa
  • Marital Status Widow (Nasir Khan)
  • Children 3
  • Residence Newton
  • Favorite Quote Change is just a word if you don't have the strength and experience to actually make it happen. - Hillary Clinton

Education & Career

Education

  • Wellesley High School (’59)
  • Boston University School of Nursing (B.S., ’65
  • M.S., ’81)

Occupation

Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse

Organizations

  • New Philharmonia Orchestra (Board)
  • Newton Boys & Girls Club (Advisory Board)
  • Suzuki School of Music (Advisory Board)
  • Jewish Alliance for Law & Social Action (Advisory Board)
  • WiLL/WAND (State Director)
  • Newton League of Women Voters (Member)
  • Newton Cultural Alliance (Board & Founding Member)
  • MA Women's Political Caucus
  • Women in Politics and Public Policy Advisory Board (Umass Boston)
  • Health Administration Advisory Committee at Regis College

Election Results

ContestResult
PrimaryKay S. Khan, ran unopposed, 5,638
GeneralKay S. Khan (D), ran unopposed, 13,394

Related Records

Interest Group Ratings

OrganizationRating
Associated Industries of Massachusetts-
Citizens for Limited Taxation-
Environmental League of Massachusetts-
Gun Owners Action League-
Massachusetts Audubon Society-
Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance0%
MASSPIRG100%
National Federation of Independent Businesses50%
Progressive MassachusettsB-
Planned ParenthoodChampion

Campaign Finances

Beginning Balance$16,283.80
Receipts$988.15
Expenditures$3,214.03
Ending Balance$14,057.92