Michael Wray is from Gaston, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree from Barton College. He is married to his wife, Kay.

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Michael Wray is from Gaston, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree from Barton College. He has a wife.

Michael is a small business owner. He operates an insurance agency and hardware store in Gaston. He also owns Wray's Sheet Metal LLC and Frazier's Restaurant. He and his family are involved in the timber industry and some farming operations. Michael also buys and sells land and receives rental income from various farm properties. 

Michael is a small business owner. He operates an insurance agency and hardware store. He also owns Wray's Sheet Metal and Frazier's Restaurant.

Michael previously served as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 27 from 2005 to 2025. He ran for re-election in 2022 but did not win. He ran again in 2024 but did not win.

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Wants to focus on economic development and job creation for rural North Carolina

- Wants to focus on economic development and job creation for rural North Carolina

Economy

As of January 2, 2026, Michael H. Wray did not have a website or any information online.

Energy & the Environment

Supports Medicaid expansion, which provided healthcare coverage to over 20,000 residents in his district and more than 600,000 across the state.

Seeks to improve mental healthcare in rural regions of the state.

- Supports Medicaid expansion.
- Seeks to improve mental healthcare in rural regions of the state.

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Believes North Carolina needs a "21st Century Education System."

- Believes North Carolina needs a "21st Century Education System."

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Michael H. Wray

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