Michael H. Wray

Michael H. Wray
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 27th district
Incumbent
Assumed office Jan 2005
Personal details
Born	(1967-04-06) April 6, 1967 Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Kay
Children	2
Residence	Gaston, North Carolina
Alma mater	Barton College
Occupation	small business owner

Michael H. Wray (born April 6, 1967) is a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly from the state's 27th House district since 2005.^[1] His district includes constituents in Northampton and Halifax counties. Wray is also a small business owner in Gaston, North Carolina. Wray was a founding member of the North Carolina Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus in 2011 and serves as the group's Democratic Co-Chair in the House.^[2] In 2015, Wray became a charter member of the Main Street Democrats Caucus in the North Carolina General Assembly. The Main Street Democrats describe themselves as pro-business, moderate Democrats.^[3]

Committee Assignments

2015-2016

Wray has been appointed to the following committees in the North Carolina House of Representatives:

• Appropriations

• Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources

• Commerce and Job Development (Vice-Chairman)
• Education - Universities
• Ethics
• Health
• Insurance
• Public Utilities
• Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
• Wildlife Resources
• Committee on Chowanoke Nation Recognition (Non-Standing)
• Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations (Non-Standing)
• Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services (Non-Standing)
• Committee on Land Development (Non-Standing)

Elections

2016

Wray was challenged in the Democratic primary by Franklin D. Williams, Jr. Wray won the primary and was unopposed in the general election.

2014

Wray was challenged in the Democratic primary by Franklin D. Williams, Jr. Wray won the primary and was unopposed in the general election.

2012

Wray was challenged in the May 8, 2012 Democratic primary by James Mills.^[4] Wray won the primary and defeated Libertarian candidate Jesse Shearin in the general election.^[4][5]

2010

Wray was unopposed in the Democratic primary and the general election.^[6]

2008

Wray was unopposed in the Democratic primary and the general election.^[6]

2006

Wray was challenged in the Democratic primary by Anthony Butler and Howard Ervin. Wray won the primary and was unopposed in the general election.^[6][7]

2004

Wray was one of five candidates to seek the Democratic nomination to fill the vacant District 27 seat in 2004. Other Democratic primary candidates were Richard M. Henderson, Grace M. Edwards, John Soles, and Julius O. Webb. Wray finished second behind Henderson but finished ahead of Henderson in the subsequent runoff election.^[7][8] Wray was unopposed in the general election.^[6]

External links

• Personal Website for Campaign & News
• North Carolina General Assembly - Representative Michael H. Wray official NC House website
• Project Vote Smart - Representative Michael H. Wray (NC) profile
• Follow the Money - Michael H. Wray
  • 2008 2006 2004 campaign contributions

References

1. ↑ http://www.nccppr.org/drupal/content/article-ii/legislator-reports/3963/2011-2012-report-for-rep-michael-h-wray
2. ↑ Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus
3. ↑ Main Street Democrats Mission
4. 1 2 North Carolina Board of Elections Candidate Lists Archived 2013-03-11 at the Wayback Machine.
5. ↑ Jesse Shearin Announces for Libertarian Nomination in House District 27
6. 1 2 3 4 North Carolina Board of Elections Official Results
7. 1 2 North Carolina Board of Elections Official Results
8. ↑ North Carolina Board of Elections Official Results