Ray Shaw (born c. 1946) is an American politician who served as a member of the Montana House of Representatives for the District 71 from 2013 to 2021.

Ray Shaw
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 71st district
In office
January 7, 2013 – January 4, 2021
Preceded byBob Wagner
Succeeded byKenneth Walsh
Personal details
Bornc. 1946 (age 77–78)
Political partyRepublican
Children3
OccupationBusinessman, politician
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Air Force

Education

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Shaw attended Montana Tech and University of Montana.[1]

Career

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In military, Shaw served in the United States Air Force.[1] Shaw is a businessman and owner of Rubystone Resources.[1]

On November 6, 2012, Shaw won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 71. Shaw defeated Kim Miller and Donald J. Lewinsky with 56.93% of the votes.[2] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Shaw won the election and continued serving District 71. Shaw defeated Johanna Lester with 73.89% of the votes.[3][4] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Shaw won the election unopposed and continued serving District 71.[5] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Shaw won the election and continued serving District 71. Shaw defeated Jay A. Frederick and Michael White with 57.90% of the votes.[6][1]

Awards

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  • 2019 Patriot Award. Presented by Major General Matt Quinn at the Montana Youth Challenge Academy.[7]
  • 2019 Distinguished Service Golden Plow Award. Presented by Montana Farm Bureau Federation.[8]

Personal life

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Shaw has three children. Shaw and his family live in Sheridan, Montana.[1][8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Ray Shaw's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  2. ^ "MT State House 071". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2012. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  3. ^ "MT State House 071". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2014. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  4. ^ "House District 71: Ray Shaw vs. Johanna Lester". mtstandard.com. October 27, 2014. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  5. ^ "MT State House 071". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  6. ^ "MT State House 071". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  7. ^ "State Rep. Ray Shaw receives Patriot Award". madisoniannews.com. April 25, 2019. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  8. ^ a b "Sheridan legislator receives Distinguished Service Golden Plow Award". mfbf.org. June 17, 2019. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
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