Political Highlights: Texas House, 1973-76; National Transportation Safety Board, 1976-78; sought Republican nomination for U.S. House, 1982; Texas treasurer, 1991-93; U.S. Senate, 1993-2013; sought Republican nomination for governor, 2010 Born: July 22, 1943; Galveston, Texas Residence: Dallas Religion: Episcopalian Family: Husband, Ray Hutchison; two children Education: U. of Texas, B.A. 1992; U. of Texas, J.D. 1967
Election History
Margin of Victory (% pts.)
Senate Race
1982 Election Results
1993 Election Results
1994 Election Results
Candidate
Kay Hutchison (R) Richard Fisher (D) Pierre Blondeau (LIBERT)
Votes
2,604,218 1,639,615 36,107
%
60.8% 38.3% 0.8%
2000 Election Results
Candidate
Kay Hutchison (R) Gene Kelly (D) Douglas Sandage (GREEN) Mary Ruwart (LIBERT)
Votes
4,082,091 2,030,315 91,448 72,798
%
65.0% 32.4% 1.5% 1.2%
2006 Election Results
Candidate
Kay Hutchison (R) Barbara Radnofsky (D) Scott Jameson (LIBERT)