Michael H. Wray
Michael H. Wray | |
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Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 27th district | |
Assumed office Jan. 2005 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina | April 6, 1967
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | 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. 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.[2]
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
- 2014
Wray was challenged in the Democratic primary by Franklin D. Williams, Jr. Wray won the primary and was unopposed in the general election.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Michael H. Wray | 17,446 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Michael H. Wray | 8,458 | 57.97% | ||
Democratic | Franklin D. Williams, Jr. | 6,132 | 42.03% |
- 2012
Wray was challenged in the May 8, 2012 Democratic primary by James Mills.[3] Wray won the primary and defeated Libertarian candidate Jesse Shearin in the general election.[3][4]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Michael H. Wray | 29,714 | 90.94 | ||
Libertarian | Jesse Shearin | 2,960 | 9.06 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Michael H. Wray | 9,052 | 61.71% | ||
Democratic | James Mills | 5,616 | 38.29% |
- 2010
Wray was unopposed in the Democratic primary and the general election.[5]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Michael H. Wray | 17,701 | 100.00 |
- 2008
Wray was unopposed in the Democratic primary and the general election.[5]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Michael H. Wray | 27,387 | 100.00 |
- 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.[5][6]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Michael H. Wray | 13,839 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Michael H. Wray | 8,551 | 76.71 | ||
Democratic | Anthony Butler | 1,878 | 16.85 | ||
Democratic | Howard Ervin | 718 | 6.44 |
- 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.[6][7] Wray was unopposed in the general election.[5]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Michael H. Wray | 21,237 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Michael H. Wray | 2,982 | 51.36 | ||
Democratic | Richard M. Henderson | 2,824 | 48.64 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Richard M. Henderson | 2,882 | 29.31 | ||
Democratic | Michael H. Wray | 2,874 | 29.23 | ||
Democratic | Grace M. Edwards | 2,290 | 23.29 | ||
Democratic | John Soles | 1,586 | 16.13 | ||
Democratic | Julius O. Webb | 200 | 2.03 |
External links
- [1] 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
References
- ^ http://www.nccppr.org/drupal/content/article-ii/legislator-reports/3963/2011-2012-report-for-rep-michael-h-wray
- ^ Main Street Democrats Mission
- ^ a b North Carolina Board of Elections Candidate Lists
- ^ Jesse Shearin Announces for Libertarian Nomination in House District 27
- ^ a b c d North Carolina Board of Elections Official Results Cite error: The named reference "General Election Results" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ a b North Carolina Board of Elections Official Results Cite error: The named reference "Primary Election Results" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ North Carolina Board of Elections Official Results