Michael H. Wray
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Other people". Script error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters". Michael H. Wray (born April 6, 1967) is a Democratic former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives.[1][2] Wray represented the 27th district (including constituents in Halifax and Northampton counties) from 2005 until 2025.[3] Wray is also a small business owner in Gaston, North Carolina.
North Carolina House of Representatives
A former Gaston town commissioner, Wray was first elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2004.
He had been re-elected a total of 8 times defeating both primary and general election challengers, before being defeated in the 2024 Democratic primary by public school teacher Rodney Pierce.[4]
Wray was a founding member of the North Carolina Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus in 2011 and serves as the group's Democratic Co-Chair in the House.[5] 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.[6]
During the 2016 legislative session, Wray was one of 11 Democrats to vote in favor of House Bill 2, the controversial "Bathroom Bill."[7]
Committee assignments
2023–2024 Session
- Ethics (Chair)
- Finance (Senior Chair)
- Agriculture (Vice Chair)
- Alcoholic Beverage Control
- Energy and Public Utilities
- Health
- Insurance
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Wildlife Resources
2021–2022 Session
- Ethics (Chair)
- Finance (Chair)
- Agriculture (Vice Chair)
- Energy and Public Utilities
- Health
- Insurance
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
2019–2020 Session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources
- Ethics (Chair)
- Agriculture (Vice Chair)
- Energy and Public Utilities
- Health
- Insurance
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
2017–2018 Session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources
- Energy and Public Utilities
- Health
- Insurance
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Health Care Reform
- Wildlife Resources
- University Board of Governors Nominating
- Transportation
2015–2016 Session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources
- Commerce and Job Development (Vice Chair)
- Ethics
- Health
- Insurance
- Public Utilities
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Education - Universities
- 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)
2013–2014 Session
- Appropriations
- Commerce and Job Development
- Health and Human Services
- Insurance
- Public Utilities
- Environment
2011–2012 Session
- Appropriations
- Commerce and Job Development
- Health and Human Services
- Insurance
- Public Utilities
2009–2010 Session
- Appropriations
- Agriculture
- Commerce, Small Business, and Entrepreneurship
- Insurance
- Transportation
- Wildlife Resources
Electoral history
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Rodney Pierce | Script error: No such module "string". | 50.14% | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Michael Wray (incumbent) | Script error: No such module "string". | 49.86% | |
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2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Michael Wray (incumbent) | Script error: No such module "string". | 79.00% | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Jerry McDaniel | Script error: No such module "string". | 21.00% | |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Michael Wray (incumbent) | Script error: No such module "string". | 61.44% | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Wes Tripp | Script error: No such module "string". | 38.56% | |
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2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Michael Wray (incumbent) | Script error: No such module "string". | 55.75% | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Kelby Hicks | Script error: No such module "string". | 36.89% | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Jerry McDaniel | Script error: No such module "string". | 7.36% | |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Michael Wray (incumbent) | Script error: No such module "string". | 66.78% | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Warren Scott Nail | Script error: No such module "string". | 33.22% | |
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2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Michael Wray (incumbent) | Script error: No such module "string". | 56.15% | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Franklin D. Williams Jr. | Script error: No such module "string". | 43.85% | |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Michael Wray (incumbent) | Script error: No such module "string". | 69.33% | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Raymond (Ray) Dyer | Script error: No such module "string". | 30.67% | |
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2016
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 | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Michael Wray (incumbent) | Script error: No such module "string". | 52.39% | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Franklin D. Williams Jr. | Script error: No such module "string". | 47.61% | |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Michael Wray (incumbent) | Script error: No such module "string". | 100% | |
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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 | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Michael Wray (incumbent) | Script error: No such module "string". | 57.97% | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Franklin D. Williams Jr. | Script error: No such module "string". | 42.03% | |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Michael Wray (incumbent) | Script error: No such module "string". | 100% | |
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2012
Wray was challenged in the May 8, 2012 Democratic primary by James Mills.[19] Wray won the primary and defeated Libertarian candidate Jesse Shearin in the general election.[19][20]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Michael Wray (incumbent) | Script error: No such module "string". | 61.71% | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | James Mills | Script error: No such module "string". | 38.29% | |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Michael Wray (incumbent) | Script error: No such module "string". | 90.94% | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Jesse Shearin | Script error: No such module "string". | 9.06% | |
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2010
Wray was unopposed in the Democratic primary and the general election.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Michael Wray (incumbent) | Script error: No such module "string". | 100% | |
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2008
Wray was unopposed in the Democratic primary and the general election.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Michael Wray (incumbent) | Script error: No such module "string". | 100% | |
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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.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Michael Wray (incumbent) | Script error: No such module "string". | 76.71% | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Anthony Butler | Script error: No such module "string". | 16.85% | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Howard Ervin | Script error: No such module "string". | 6.44% | |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Michael Wray (incumbent) | Script error: No such module "string". | 100% | |
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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.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Richard M. Henderson | Script error: No such module "string". | 29.31% | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Michael Wray | Script error: No such module "string". | 29.23% | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Grace M. Edwards | Script error: No such module "string". | 23.29% | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | John Soles | Script error: No such module "string". | 16.13% | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Julius O. Webb | Script error: No such module "string". | 2.03% | |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Michael Wray | Script error: No such module "string". | 51.36% | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Richard M. Henderson | Script error: No such module "string". | 48.64% | |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Michael Wray | Script error: No such module "string". | 100% | |
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References
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External links
- Home | Michael H. Wray Campaign NC House District 27 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
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- Living people
- 1967 births
- People from Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
- People from Gaston, North Carolina
- Barton College alumni
- Democratic Party members of the North Carolina House of Representatives
- 21st-century members of the North Carolina General Assembly