John Wray
John Wray (Republican Party) was a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 10. He assumed office in 2015. He left office on January 11, 2021.
Wray (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 10. He lost in the special general runoff election on September 28, 2021.
Biography
Wray earned his B.S. in political science from Texas A&M University in 1993 and his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law in 1996. When he served in the state House, his professional experience included working as a board-certified attorney specializing in estate planning and probate law. He also owned a title company, Town Square Title.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Wray was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Homeland Security & Public Safety |
| • Rules & Resolutions |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Wray served on the following committees:
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| • Homeland Security & Public Safety |
| • Ways & Means |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2021
See also: Texas state legislative special elections, 2021
General runoff election
Special general runoff election for Texas House of Representatives District 10
Brian E. Harrison defeated John Wray in the special general runoff election for Texas House of Representatives District 10 on September 28, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Brian E. Harrison (R) | 55.4 | 6,722 | |
| John Wray (R) | 44.6 | 5,422 | ||
| Total votes: 12,144 | ||||
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General election
Special general election for Texas House of Representatives District 10
The following candidates ran in the special general election for Texas House of Representatives District 10 on August 31, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Brian E. Harrison (R) | 40.7 | 4,645 | |
| ✔ | John Wray (R) | 35.5 | 4,059 | |
| Pierina Otiniano (D) | 11.4 | 1,304 | ||
| Kevin Griffin (R) | 7.8 | 887 | ||
| Clark Wickliffe (R) | 3.1 | 355 | ||
| Scott Goodwin (Independent) | 0.9 | 107 | ||
| Susan Hayslip (R) | 0.3 | 38 | ||
| Matt Savino (L) | 0.3 | 31 | ||
| Total votes: 11,426 | ||||
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2020
John Wray did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 10
Incumbent John Wray defeated Kimberly Emery and Matt Savino in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 10 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Wray (R) | 70.3 | 44,652 | |
| Kimberly Emery (D) | 27.5 | 17,445 | ||
| Matt Savino (L) | 2.3 | 1,453 | ||
| Total votes: 63,550 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 10
Kimberly Emery advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 10 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kimberly Emery | 100.0 | 3,814 | |
| Total votes: 3,814 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 10
Incumbent John Wray advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 10 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Wray | 100.0 | 14,333 | |
| Total votes: 14,333 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 14, 2015.[2]
Incumbent John Wray defeated Chuck Richter in the Texas House of Representatives District 10 general election.[3]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 10 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  John Wray Incumbent |
86.94% | 51,729 | |
| Libertarian | Chuck Richter | 13.06% | 7,773 | |
| Total Votes | 59,502 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent John Wray ran unopposed in the Texas House of Representatives District 10 Republican Primary.[4][5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 10 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Republican | John Wray Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for all 150 seats in the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 4, 2014. Those candidates who did not receive 50 percent or more of the vote in their party primary on March 4 faced an additional May 27 primary runoff. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was December 9, 2013. T.J. Fabby and John Wray defeated Q.D. "Duke" Burge and Jake Ellzey in the Republican primary. Wray defeated Fabby in the May 27 Republican runoff. Wray was unopposed in the general election.[6][7][8]
Campaign themes
2021
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2014
Protect the Right to Bear Arms
- Excerpt: "John Wray is a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment because he believes that our liberty’s preservation is dependent upon the right to bear arms. John will tirelessly fight any effort by government to take away this essential Constitutional right."
Defend Private Property Rights
- Excerpt: "Buying a home or land is such a big part of the American Dream. For most of us, it will be the largest investment of our lives – which is why John is an ardent defender of property rights. John uses his legal expertise to protect landowners and taxpayers."
Protect Life
- Excerpt: "As our State Representative, John will always do everything he can to protect life because he believes that even in the most tragic circumstance there is always a positive alternative."
Create Jobs
- Excerpt: "You can’t do more with less. That’s why John believes small businesses need more freedom from government regulations, so the free-market can produce its maximum output, and grow our economy."
Public Education
- Excerpt: "[Wray] believes we must create a system that hires and rewards the best teachers, and empowers parents and schools with more local control and fewer state mandates. By making sure we have the best teachers and more innovative freedom, we will ensure that our students get a truly excellent education."
Stop Obamacare
- Excerpt: "John is committed to stopping Obamacare’s implementation in Texas and protecting our small businesses from more job-killing government regulation."
Lower Taxes
- Excerpt: "John believes that by cutting the franchise tax and making the cuts permanent, we will put more money into the pockets of job creators and keep Texas the number one state in the country for job creation."
Stop Illegal Immigration
- Excerpt: "...Texas must hold companies responsible for hiring illegal immigrants and providing a haven for law-breakers. We must expect all residents and immigrants to follow the rule of law to become legal citizens of the United States."
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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When he served in the state House, Wray and his wife, Michele, had two children. Wray had been a member of the Real Estate, Probate & Trust section of the state bar, Ellis County Bar Association, Texas Association of Bank Counsel, Waxahachie Cemetery Board, and the Waxahachie Rotary Club. He had been a member of the Chamber of Commerce in Waxahachie, Midlothian, Red Oak, and Ennis. Wray had also been an affiliate member of the Ellis Hill Association of Realtors and the Texas Land Title Association. Wray had been the director of the United Way of West Ellis County, Mid Way Regional Airport, Chautauqua Preservation Society, Waxahachie Crime Stoppers, Waxahachie Senior Citizens Center and The Waxahachie Foundation.[1][9]
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2020
In 2020, the Texas State Legislature was not in session.
2019
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In 2019, the Texas State Legislature was in its 86th legislative session from January 8 through May 27.
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2018
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2017
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In 2017, the Texas State Legislature was in its 85th legislative session from January 10 through May 29. A special session was held from July 18 to August 15.
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2016
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2015
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In 2015, the Texas State Legislature was in its 84th legislative session from January 13 through June 1.
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See also
2021 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 John Wray Campaign, "John Wray Full Bio," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current ELECTION HISTORY," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ The Libertarian Party of Texas, "2014 Texas Representative Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ Green Party of Texas, "Greens Release Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ John Wray Campaign, "About," accessed February 18, 2014
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| Preceded by Jim Pitts (R) |
Texas House of Representatives District 10 2015–2021 |
Succeeded by Jake Ellzey (R) |
