William Gray (New Mexico politician) explained

William Gray
State House:	New Mexico
District:	54th^[1]
Term Start:	January 2007
Term End:	January 2015
Predecessor:	Joe Stell
Successor:	James G. Townsend
Birth Date:	19 December 1940
Birth Place:	Artesia, New Mexico, U.S.
Nationality:	American
Party:	Republican
Residence:	Artesia, New Mexico, U.S.
Education:	New Mexico Military Institute Texas Tech University (BS)

William 'Bill' J. Gray^[2] (born December 19, 1940, in Artesia, New Mexico) is an American politician and a Republican former member of the New Mexico House of Representatives representing District 54 since January 2007. He did not seek reelection in 2014.^[3]

Education

Gray attended New Mexico Military Institute and earned his BS in industrial engineering from Texas Tech University.

Elections

• 2012 Gray was unopposed for both the June 5, 2012, Republican primary, winning with 1,425 votes^[4] and the November 6, 2012, general election, winning with 7,465 votes.^[5]
• 2006 When District 54 Democratic Representative Joe Stell retired and left the seat open, Gray was unopposed for the June 6, 2006, Republican primary, winning with 417 votes^[6] and won the November 7, 2006, general election with 2,838 votes (54.8%) against Democratic nominee Christy Bourgeois.^[7]
• 2008 Gray was unopposed for both the June 8, 2008, Republican primary, winning with 982 votes^[8] and the November 4, 2008, general election, winning with 4,833 votes.^[9]
• 2010 Gray was unopposed for both the June 1, 2010, Republican primary, winning with 913 votes^[10] and the November 2, 2010, general election, winning with 3,858 votes.^[11]

External links

• Official page at the New Mexico Legislature
  • William Gray at Ballotpedia
• William J. Gray at OpenSecrets

Notes and References

1. Web site: Representative William "Bill" J. Gray (R) . . . February 13, 2014.
2. Web site: Bill Gray's Biography . . February 13, 2014.
3. Web site: Townsend announces candidacy for N.M. House.
4. Web site: Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 5, 2012 – State of New Mexico . . Santa Fe, New Mexico . 8 . February 13, 2014.
5. Web site: Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 6, 2012 – State of New Mexico . Secretary of State of New Mexico . Santa Fe, New Mexico . 8 . February 13, 2014.
6. Web site: Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 6, 2006 – State of New Mexico . Secretary of State of New Mexico . Santa Fe, New Mexico . 6 . February 13, 2014.
7. Web site: Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 7, 2006 – State of New Mexico . Secretary of State of New Mexico . Santa Fe, New Mexico . 5 . February 13, 2014.
8. Web site: Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 8, 2008 – State of New Mexico . Secretary of State of New Mexico . Santa Fe, New Mexico . 8 . February 13, 2014.
9. Web site: Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 4, 2008 – State of New Mexico . Secretary of State of New Mexico . Santa Fe, New Mexico . 8 . February 13, 2014.
10. Web site: Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 1, 2010 – State of New Mexico . Secretary of State of New Mexico . Santa Fe, New Mexico . 6 . February 13, 2014.
11. Web site: Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 2, 2010 – State of New Mexico . Secretary of State of New Mexico . Santa Fe, New Mexico . 9 . February 13, 2014.