David Ray (politician)
American politician
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David Ray is an American politician serving as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 69th district.
David Ray | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 69th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Aaron Pilkington |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 40th district | |
| In office January 11, 2021 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Douglas House |
| Succeeded by | Shad Pearce |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jessica |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of the Ozarks (BS) |
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]
