William Gray (New Mexico politician)

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]

William Gray
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 54th[1] district
In office
January 2007 – January 2015
Preceded byJoe Stell
Succeeded byJames G. Townsend
Personal details
Born (1940-12-19) December 19, 1940 (age 83)
Artesia, New Mexico, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Artesia, New Mexico, U.S.
EducationNew Mexico Military Institute
Texas Tech University (BS)

Education edit

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

Elections edit

  • 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]

References edit

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

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