David Ray (politician)

David Ray
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 69th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 9, 2023
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
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Jessica
Children	2
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. "David Ray's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
2. "David Ray (Arkansas)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
3. "David Ray - Arkansas House of Representatives". www.arkansashouse.org. Retrieved 2022-03-06.