David Ray (politician) explained

David Ray
State House1:Arkansas
District1:69th
Term Start1:January 9, 2023
Predeccesor1:Aaron Pilkington
State House2:Arkansas
District2:40th
Term Start2:January 11, 2021
Term End2:January 9, 2023
Children:2
Spouse:Jessica
Party:Republican
Predecessor2:Douglas House
Successor2:Shad Pearce
Education:University of the Ozarks (BS)

David Ray is an American politician serving as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 69th district.

Early life and education

Ray is a native of Maumelle, Arkansas. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in communications and political science from the University of the Ozarks.[1]

Electoral history

Ray was first elected to the House in the 2020 Arkansas House of Representatives election in the 40th district. He was reelected to the house in the 2022 Arkansas House of Representatives election for the 69th district due to redistricting.[2]

Career

During the 2014 United States Senate election in Arkansas, Ray worked as communications director for the Tom Cotton campaign. He later worked as director of the Arkansas chapter of Americans for Prosperity. From 2017 to 2020, he has been the chief of staff for Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin.[3]

References

  1. Web site: David Ray's Biography . 2022-03-06 . Vote Smart.
  2. Web site: David Ray (Arkansas) . 2023-10-20 . Ballotpedia . en.
  3. Web site: David Ray - Arkansas House of Representatives . 2022-03-06 . www.arkansashouse.org.