UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 15, 2005

Ohio		0-850		34-6542451
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		Commission File Number		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio		44114-1306
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (216) 689-6300

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Section 5 — Corporate Governance and Management

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

     On September 15, 2005, KeyCorp’s Board of Directors elected Ralph Alvarez, president of McDonald’s North America, to the Board of Directors. Mr. Alvarez’s election represents an increase in the size of the Board of Directors to 16 members. Mr. Alvarez will serve on the Finance Committee.

     A copy of KeyCorp’s press release dated September 15, 2005 announcing Mr. Alvarez’ election is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)

Exhibits

99.1

Press Release dated September 15, 2005 announcing the election of Ralph Alvarez to KeyCorp’s Board of Directors.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.