Kay Orr
Kay 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 |
| 35th 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 January 2, 1939 Burlington, Iowa, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Iowa (attended) |
Kay Avonne Orr (née Stark; born 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, as of 2026, only female governor.