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Josh Bray (politician)

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Josh Bray
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 71st district
Assumed office
January 1, 2021
Preceded byTravis Brenda
Personal details
Born (1985-03-28) March 28, 1985 (age 39)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJana Bray
Children2[1]
ResidenceMount Vernon, Kentucky
EducationBachelor of Business Administration
ProfessionFarmer

Josh Bray (born March 28, 1985)[2] is an American politician who has served as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives since January 1, 2021. He represents Kentucky's 71st House district, which consists of Rockcastle County as well as parts of Laural, Madison, and Pulaski. He previously served as city administrator of Mount Vernon, Kentucky. Outside of politics, he is a beef farmer.

Biography[edit]

Bray earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Eastern Kentucky University. He is a Baptist.

Committee Assignments[2][edit]

  • Appropriations and Revenue (Vice Chair)
  • Judiciary
  • Local Government
  • Banking and Insurance
  • Health Services (Interim Joint Committee)

Electoral history[edit]

2020 Bray challenged incumbent Travis Brenda in 2020 republican primary, winning by a margin of 30 votes, and was unopposed in the 2020 Kentucky House of Representatives election.

2022 Bray was unopposed in both the 2022 republican primary, and the 2022 Kentucky House of Representatives election. [3]

2024 Bray was unopposed in the 2024 republican primary, and will face Democratic candidate Rachelle Riddle during the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election.

References[edit]

  1. ^ ""Fighting for Rural Kentucky" – Interview with Josh Bray, Kentucky House Representative". The Berea Torch. 2022-11-08. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
  2. ^ a b "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
  3. ^ "Josh Bray". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
Kentucky House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
2023–present
Succeeded by
incumbent