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Ryan Ray

DEMOCRAT

Ryan Ray is running for Texas State Representative, District 97, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Ryan Ray has a bachelor's degree from Washington & Jefferson College and a law degree from Texas A&M School of Law. He is a father.

Professional background

Ryan is an attorney and business owner.

Political background

Ryan previously served as a member of the Crowley Independent School District Board of Trustees. He served from 2012 to 2022. He also ran for State Representative, District 96, in 2018 but did not win.

Economy

Supports a $250,000 homestead exemption and modernizing energy grids to protect residential utility rates.

Wants to create a state-level rebate program to ensure tax relief reaches everyone.

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Public Safety

As of January 22, 2026, Ryan Ray’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Healthcare

Supports abortion access and "reproductive freedom," stating the goal to "restore the fundamental right of every Texan to make their own healthcare decisions... without government interference."

Advocates to expand Medicaid to insure one million hospitals, and stabilize local hospitals.

Supports legalizing marijuana for those 21+ and ending "failed prohibition."

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Education

Opposes school voucher programs that allow parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.

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Energy & the Environment

Supports a "net-zero" green energy grid requirement for hyperscale data centers to address residential utility rates.

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Voting & Elections

As of January 22, 2026, Ryan Ray’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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