Scott Gray (politician)
Scott Gray | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 116th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Walczyk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 7, 1962 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Watertown, New York |
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| Website | nyassembly |
Scott Gray is an American politician from
Biography
Gray is the fourth-generation owner of his family's small business, Gray’s Flower Shop, which is located in his native Watertown. He served 21 years as a county legislator for Jefferson County and six years as the Chairman of the Jefferson County Board of Legislators.[1]
Gray ran for New York State Assembly in 2022. He faced businesswoman Susan Duffy in the Republican primary.[2] Upon Gray's victory, Duffy refused to concede and continued to run for Assembly on the Conservative Party line. The Democrats did not put forward a candidate.[3] Gray went on to defeat Duffy with 70% of the vote to her 30% of the vote in the general election.[4]
Gray was sworn in as a member of the Assembly on January 3, 2023.
Gray was re-elected in 2024.[7]
Community involvement
Gray has served on the boards of the United Way of North New York and the Carthage Area Hospital Board, respectively. He has received a Public Service Commendation Medal from the United States Secretary of the Army.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Scott Gray". New York State Assembly. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ Clarke, Celia. "Republican primary could decide Assembly seat in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties". North Country Public Radio. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ Clarke, Celia. "Gray wins Republican primary for 116th Assembly seat; Duffy says she's staying in the race". North Country Public Radio. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ "Scott Gray wins 116th district state assembly race". North Country Public Radio. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ "Gray Sworn in; Announces Committee Assignments". assembly.state.ny.us. January 3, 2023.
- ^ "Gray's first bill passes State Assembly, could help Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority". WWNY-TV. CBS. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ "2024 New York State Assembly General Election Results". usatoday.com. December 12, 2024.
